Balladi Studios | Bengaluru | Full-time | In office
Balladi Studios is looking for a creative Video Editor with strong cinematography skills to join our team in Bengaluru.
Editing will be a major part of the role, but we're looking for someone who understands filmmaking beyond the timeline — someone who understands cameras, composition, lighting, movement and visual storytelling, and can also be part of shoots when required.
If you can take great visuals and turn them into films that feel intentional, engaging and well-crafted, we'd like to see your work.
What You'll Work On
You'll work across
Brand Films • Commercials • Social Content • Events • Architecture • Documentaries • Creative Campaigns The role will primarily involve editing while also giving you opportunities to contribute to cinematography and production.
What We're Looking ForEditing
- Strong understanding of editing, pacing and visual storytelling
- Ability to identify strong shots and build engaging sequences
- Good sense of music, rhythm, transitions and sound design
- Ability to turn footage into polished, professional films
- Comfortable with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro or equivalent
- Understanding of both short-form content and cinematic edits
Cinematography
- Good understanding of camera operation and exposure
- Composition and framing
- Lenses and focal lengths
- Lighting
- Camera movement
- Gimbals, tripods and handheld shooting
- Comfortable contributing to shoots when required
Experience with Sony or equivalent professional mirrorless/cinema camera systems is preferred.
Having access to your own professional camera setup is an advantage, but not mandatory.
Who We're Looking For
We're not necessarily looking for the person with the longest résumé.
We're looking for someone who is hungry to create great work .
Someone who
- Is genuinely passionate about filmmaking
- Has a strong visual sense
- Pays attention to detail
- Takes ownership of their work
- Can work independently when required
- Takes feedback positively
- Is curious, adaptable and willing to experiment
- Wants to continuously improve their craft and build a strong body of work
Ideal Profile
- Around 1–4 years of hands-on experience
- Strong video-editing skills
- Good cinematography and shooting knowledge
- Strong portfolio or body of work
- Comfortable participating in productions and shoots
- Based in Bengaluru or willing to work in Bengaluru
How to Apply We believe an editor's work says more than a résumé.
That's why, as part of our application process, applicants will participate in the Balladi Studios Showreel Edit Challenge .
We'll provide you with selected footage from Balladi Studios projects.
Your task is simple
Create a showreel using your own creative approach.
We want to see how you select shots, create rhythm, use music, build transitions and bring different visuals together into one strong edit.
The winning edit will also receive a cash prize.
Strong submissions will be considered for the opportunity to work with Balladi Studios .
Application Process
- Follow the instructions in the form to apply, https://forms.gle/1tfaVmBeepJUVRXM9