Cinematographer And Cinematic Video Editor

Company Description VNB Media is a Mumbai-based advertising and digital marketing agency that combines creativity with strategy to help brands tell compelling stories. The team focuses on social media, branding, and performance-driven campaigns that increase visibility, engagement, and growth for clients ranging from startups to established businesses. VNB Media stands out by pairing cutting-edge digital tools with a strong understanding of human connection and audience behavior. By crafting captivating visuals and persuasive content, the agency creates authentic, impactful campaigns tailored to each brand’s unique voice and market. The culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and building long-term relationships with both clients and team members.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Cinematographer and Cinematic Video Editor based in Thane. The role involves planning and executing shoots, including shot breakdowns, storyboards, camera setups, lighting, and sound coordination for a variety of brand and social media projects. The Cinematographer will operate cameras and related equipment to capture high-quality cinematic footage in studio and on-location settings. As a Video Editor, the person in this role will edit and assemble footage into polished videos, including color correction, sound design, basic motion graphics, and versioning for different platforms. Day-to-day work includes collaborating closely with creative directors, copywriters, and account managers to translate concepts into visual narratives, managing media assets, and ensuring all deliverables meet brand guidelines and deadlines.
Qualifications

• Strong cinematography skills, including camera operation, framing, composition, lighting, and on-set coordination.
• Proficiency in cinematic video editing, with expertise in industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve) and familiarity with color grading workflows.
• Experience with sound design and audio post-production basics, including syncing, cleaning, and balancing dialogue, music, and effects.
• Ability to create content optimized for digital and social platforms (e.g., Instagram Reels, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn), including different aspect ratios and durations.
• Strong pre-production capabilities such as storyboarding, shot listing, planning camera movements, and collaborating on scripts and visual treatments.
• Working knowledge of production equipment (cameras, lenses, gimbals, lighting, microphones) and best practices for safe, efficient on-set operations.
• Excellent visual storytelling skills, attention to detail, and a strong sense of pacing, mood, and narrative flow.
• Ability to work on-site in Thane, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Relevant education or training in film, media, communication, or a related field is preferred; a strong portfolio or