CINEMATOGRAPHER & VIDEO EDITORFull-Time | Hyderabad | On-Site
Rarefiction Media — When Fiction Meets Function.
Rarefiction Media is looking for a highly skilled Cinematographer & Video Editor with a strong commercial portfolio and a sharp eye for cinematic visuals, fast-paced editing, and premium brand storytelling.
This role is for someone who doesn't just know how to shoot and edit — you know how to make a brand look expensive.
THE KIND OF WORK YOU'LL CREATE
You could be shooting and editing:
- Automotive Films — BMW, MINI Cooper, luxury & performance cars
- Sports Content — high-energy action, athletes, leagues & events
- F&B Commercials — food, restaurants, cafés & lifestyle brands
- Brand Films & Advertisements
- High-Impact Reels & Social Media Campaigns
- Product & Lifestyle Films
- Fast-Cut Commercial Content
From a cinematic automotive sequence to a 15-second high-retention Reel — every frame needs to have purpose.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Plan and execute professional commercial shoots
- Operate cinema cameras, mirrorless cameras, gimbals and other production equipment
- Build creative camera movements and cinematic compositions
- Understand lighting, lenses, exposure, framing and depth
- Shoot dynamic automotive, sports, food and lifestyle content
- Work confidently in both controlled studio environments and real-world locations
- Translate creative concepts and storyboards into compelling visuals
VIDEO EDITING
- Edit high-end commercial films, Reels and advertisements
- Create fast-paced, beat-driven edits with strong visual rhythm
- Build cinematic sequences with strong storytelling and pacing
- Handle speed ramps, transitions, match cuts and dynamic camera movements
- Sync visuals with music, sound effects and dialogue
- Perform professional color correction and color grading
- Create polished social-first content optimized for retention
- Deliver multiple aspect ratios and versions for different platforms
SOFTWARE
Strong proficiency required in:
- DaVinci Resolve
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Good to have:
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Motion graphics
- Advanced sound design
WE WANT TO SEE A STRONG PORTFOLIO
Portfolio is the most important part of this role.
Your showreel should demonstrate that you can handle different visual languages and editing styles.
We'd love to see work involving:
Automotive
BMW / MINI / luxury cars / performance cars / automotive commercials
Sports
Fast action / athletes / match coverage / energetic edits
F&B
Food commercials / restaurant films / product shots / lifestyle content
Fast Cuts
Beat-sync editing / speed ramps / match cuts / transitions / high-energy Reels
Cinematic Work
Commercial storytelling / controlled lighting / camera movement / premium visuals
Bonus
If your portfolio makes us stop scrolling — even better.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT?
You:
- Have a strong visual eye
- Understand cinematic composition
- Know how to create movement and energy
- Can shoot with intention, not randomly
- Understand fast-cut editing and retention
- Have a strong sense of music and rhythm
- Know how to make ordinary products look extraordinary
- Can work independently on shoots and edits
- Can handle multiple projects and tight deadlines
- Are comfortable receiving creative feedback and improving the work
- Constantly study films, commercials, cinematography and editing trends
THE RAREFICTION STANDARD
We don't want:
“Good enough.”
We want:
“One more take. That shot can be better.”
At Rarefiction Media, you'll work on brands where visual quality matters.
You'll get the opportunity to work across automotive, sports, F&B, lifestyle, advertising and digital campaigns — and build a portfolio that actually stands out.
EXPERIENCE
2+ years preferred
Exceptional candidates with less experience but a strong professional portfolio/showreel may also be considered.
APPLY
Send us:
1. Resume
2. Portfolio / Showreel — Mandatory
3. Instagram / Behance / Vimeo / YouTube / Professional Work Profile
4. Previous commercial work, if available
Subject: Cinematographer & Video Editor Rarefiction Media
Rarefiction Media
When Fiction Meets Function.
Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
