Cinematographer (DoP) & Video Editor

Full-time · On-site (Vashi, Navi Mumbai)About Swarna Bharat TV:Swarna Bharat TV is a mission-led creative platform telling precise, high-quality stories on Bharat’s history, culture, spirituality, and knowledge systems. Our YouTube channel is live with our show RashtraGaatha, and in the coming months we will be launching a total of twelve original shows—a mix of animated series, on-field documentaries, studio-set formats, and feature-length specials. From our Navi Mumbai studio—equipped with eight versatile in-house sets—and regular field shoots, we pair research-first writing with cinematic craft to reconnect audiences with Bharatiya heritage and Sanatan values. We’re preparing our originals for wider distribution across leading media platforms, including OTT.The Role:We’re hiring a Cinematographer (DoP) & Video Editor who can light and shoot with a small, agile crew and edit with strong colour correction when off set. This is a founding-team role for a craft-driven professional who values clarity, speed, and responsibility—the classic startup mindset: ownership, speed, adaptability.What You’ll Do:As DoP (Primary)- Shape lighting, camera, and composition on our eight studio sets (anchors, two-person interviews) and on nimble field assignments. - Translate scripts into visuals; create concise look notes (key/fill/rim ratios, CCT, diffusion, lensing) and plan quick relights for batch days. - Maintain safe power and tidy cabling; coordinate closely with Location Sound; oversee clean audio capture and on-set data wrangling; hand over media the same day.As Editor (Secondary)- Edit talk-led segments in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, and derive 3–5 shorts per long video. - Colour-correct and grade confidently: S-Log3 → Rec.709 (CST/LUT), angle matching, mixed-light fixes, and skin-tone fidelity using scopes. - Perform basic audio cleanup; prepare accurate SRT captions; keep projects impeccably organised; deliver platform-ready masters. - Integrate AI/stock plates and chroma-key (green-screen) when needed.Must-Haves- 3–5 years of professional cinematography and editing. - Mastery of three-point & green-screen lighting, colour fundamentals, and narrative pacing. - Hands-on with Sony FX3/FX30/A7SII and COB systems (Godox/Aputure/ARRI). - Disciplined backups and media handover; small-crew agility; Hindi/Hinglish comfort. - Startup mindset: ownership, speed, adaptability. - Confidence across both studio and field environments.Nice-to-Haves- DGCA drone licence, exposure to virtual production. - Genuine passion for Indian heritage stories.Why Join Us- Work with purpose; visible on-screen credit and real creative ownership. - Eight flexible sets + dynamic field work, with a team that respects craft and time. - Learning/gear support; a clear path toward Head of Production as we scale.How to Apply — LinkedIn- Apply via LinkedIn here or send your cinematography reel, editing samples, and a ≤50-word note on why Swarna Bharat excites you to (subject: “DOP-Editor – Swarna Bharat TV”).

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