Job Title: The Visual Storyteller (Cinematographer + Video Editor)
Location: On-site, Central Kolkata (No, you cannot borrow the camera to shoot your cousin's wedding. We have shoots to do!)
Travel Radius: Preferred within 45 mins from Central Kolkata. (We need you on time with fully charged batteries!)
Lights, Camera, Action! (But mostly, Strategy)
Are you the kind of person who watches a movie and notices the lighting before the dialogue? Do you see a blank wall and think, "That needs a 50mm lens and a rim light"? If yes, grab your gear (and your creative hat) and come join us.
You will be the eyes behind the lens and the brain behind the edit. You will be working across Fashion, Healthcare, Education, Finance, and Service brands.
The Mission (What you’ll actually do)
The Shoot (The Fun Part):
- You will accompany our Social Media Manager to shoot for different brands.
- You will handle both iPhone and DSLR like a pro. We don't discriminate; all tools are welcome in your hands.
- Think before you shoot: Don't just press the record button. Think about visual appeal and "Will this go viral?" before you even say "Action!"
- Master the science of Shots, Composition, Angles, Depth of Field, Camera Movement, Framing, and Lighting. If the lighting is bad, the content is sad.
The Human Element:
- Motivating the Speaker: Some clients are camera shy. We need you to be the on-set cheerleader who makes them feel like a movie star so they deliver their lines with confidence.
- Audio Knowledge: Because bad audio ruins good video. We need clean sound.
The Edit (Where the Magic Happens):
- Merge the clips so the story flows smoothly.
- Research and place proper B-rolls (no cheesy stock footage from 2010, please).
- Master Explainer Video Editing—making complex ideas simple through visuals.
- Element Placement: Knowing exactly where to put that text, emoji, or transition to make the brain go "Ding!"
- Trend Surfing: Edit as per the target audience and current trends. If Gen Z likes fast cuts and Boomers like text-on-screen, you need to know the difference.
- Song Selection: Because a great video with a bad song is just a slideshow.
- Viewers’ Psychology: You will arrange visuals in a way that retains the viewer. We want people to watch the whole thing, not scroll away after 2 seconds.
- Quirkiness & Creativity: Boring editors need not apply. We want creativity tailored to the audience.
The Knowledge Base (You must know your stuff)
- Video Settings: You should know why you are shooting in 24fps vs 60fps. If someone says "Log profile," you shouldn't look confused.
- The Outcome: You should know that every shot is connected to the end goal. A fashion shoot is different from a financial advisor shoot.
The Software Arsenal (Non-Negotiable)
You need to be fluent in:
- Premiere Pro (Your main battlefield)
- After Effects (For that extra sparkle)
- Photoshop (For thumbnails and quick fixes)
- Canva (For quick social assets)
The Sites You’ll Bookmark:
- YT to MP3 / Insta Video Downloader (For references, of course!)
- Turboscribe (For transcribing those long interviews into captions)
- Freepik (For design elements)
- DaFont & 1001 Font (Because fonts set the mood)
- Image Converter (For when the client sends a .webp file and Instagram hates it)
- Dropbox & Google Sheets (For receiving raw footage and delivering magic)
The Vibe Check
We are looking for someone who doesn't just "shoot and edit" but thinks and creates. You are the co-pilot to the Social Media Manager. If the content fails, you feel the pain. If it goes viral, you share the glory.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹14,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Experience:
- Video editing: 2 years (Required)
- Video production: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
