Job Summary
We are looking for a creative and technically skilled Cameraman / Videographer who can independently handle video shoots for social media, digital marketing campaigns, corporate content, advertisements, events, interviews, product videos, and promotional content.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on knowledge of professional cameras, lenses, gimbal operation, lighting, audio recording, framing, composition, and cinematography. The candidate should also understand social media content requirements and be capable of creating visually engaging footage for digital platforms.
Key ResponsibilitiesCamera Operations
- Operate professional DSLR, mirrorless, or cinema cameras for different types of shoots.
- Select appropriate camera settings, lenses, frame rates, resolution, and shooting profiles based on project requirements.
- Capture high-quality footage with proper exposure, focus, framing, and composition.
- Shoot both horizontal and vertical videos for different digital platforms.
- Handle and maintain camera equipment safely and professionally.
Gimbal & Camera Movement
- Must have hands-on experience operating a professional gimbal/stabilizer.
- Capture smooth and cinematic moving shots using a gimbal.
- Plan and execute tracking shots, walk-and-talk shots, follow shots, reveal shots, and other dynamic camera movements.
- Understand proper gimbal balancing, calibration, and operation.
- Select appropriate camera movements based on the creative requirement.
- Use gimbal movements effectively for Reels, promotional videos, advertisements, interviews, and cinematic content.
- Ability to combine handheld, tripod, and gimbal shots to create visually engaging videos.
Video Production
- Plan and execute shoots based on scripts, concepts, storyboards, and creative briefs.
- Shoot Instagram Reels, YouTube videos, advertisements, corporate videos, interviews, testimonials, product videos, events, and promotional content.
- Set up and operate cameras, tripods, gimbals, stabilizers, and other production equipment.
- Coordinate with content creators, marketing teams, video editors, and other production members.
- Ensure all required shots are captured according to the creative brief.
Lighting & Composition
- Set up and operate professional lighting equipment.
- Understand natural lighting, studio lighting, practical lighting, and three-point lighting.
- Maintain proper exposure, white balance, framing, and composition.
- Use different camera angles, focal lengths, and perspectives to enhance visual storytelling.
Audio & Sound
- Record clean and professional-quality audio during shoots.
- Operate lavalier, wireless, shotgun, and other professional microphones.
- Monitor audio levels during recording and identify potential sound issues.
- Ensure proper audio capture for interviews, talking-head videos, advertisements, and other content.
Social Media & Digital Content
- Understand video requirements for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other digital platforms.
- Shoot engaging short-form content optimized for social media.
- Understand hooks, framing, camera movement, composition, and visual storytelling for short-form videos.
- Stay updated with current social media video trends and shooting styles.
Pre-Production & Planning
- Understand scripts, storyboards, shot lists, and creative briefs.
- Plan camera angles, movements, locations, lighting, and equipment requirements before shoots.
- Contribute creative ideas during video concept development.
- Identify production challenges and suggest practical solutions.
Post-Shoot Support
- Organize, label, and securely back up raw footage after every shoot.
- Coordinate with video editors and provide the required footage in an organized manner.
- Assist the editing team in identifying the best takes and shots when required.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on knowledge of professional cameras and camera equipment.
- Mandatory: Good hands-on experience with gimbal operation.
- Strong understanding of cinematography, framing, composition, exposure, focus, and camera movement.
- Knowledge of different lenses and their applications.
- Good understanding of lighting techniques.
- Knowledge of professional audio recording equipment.
- Experience using gimbals, tripods, sliders, monopods, and other camera accessories.
- Ability to shoot both short-form and long-form content.
- Strong visual storytelling and creative thinking.
- Ability to work in studio, office, outdoor, and event environments.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under deadlines and changing production requirements.
Good to Have
- Basic knowledge of video editing using Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, or similar software.
- Basic knowledge of color correction and color grading.
- Experience shooting Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
- Experience shooting video advertisements and marketing campaigns.
- Product photography/videography experience.
- Drone photography/videography experience is an advantage.
- Basic photography skills.
- Knowledge of AI-powered video/content creation tools.
- Experience working with digital marketing or advertising teams.
Educational Qualification
- Any degree or diploma is acceptable.
- Candidates with a degree/diploma in Film Making, Mass Communication, Visual Communication, Photography, Multimedia, Digital Media, or a related field may be preferred.
- Strong practical experience and portfolio can be considered over educational specialization.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Quality and consistency of video footage
- Camera and gimbal handling skills
- Creativity and visual storytelling
- Quality of lighting and audio
- Execution of creative briefs
- Timely completion of shoots
- Proper organization and backup of footage
- Ability to produce footage suitable for digital marketing and social media
- Contribution to engaging and high-performing video content
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should be creative, technically skilled, and confident in handling professional camera equipment and gimbals. They should have a strong eye for composition and movement and understand how to create visually engaging content for modern digital platforms.
A portfolio/showreel is mandatory. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their camera work, gimbal shots, lighting, composition, and overall video production skills.
Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement
Work Location: In person
