Company: Machine Maker

Location: Pune

Work Mode: In Office / On-site

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience: 2–5 years’

Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 per month

Working Hours: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday – Work from Office | Saturday – Work from Home | Sunday – Weekly Off

About Machine Maker

Machine Maker is India’s leading media platform focused on the manufacturing sector, providing insights into industry trends, innovations, updates, regulations, and market developments.

Through its print and digital platforms, Machine Maker connects manufacturers, industry professionals, SMEs, technology providers, and other stakeholders while showcasing success stories, innovations, and developments that contribute to the growth of Indian manufacturing.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Cinematographer with a strong eye for visual storytelling and hands-on experience in professional video production.

The primary responsibility of this role will be to plan and capture high-quality visual content across manufacturing facilities, trade shows, exhibitions, corporate offices, events, interviews, and industry stories.

The role is approximately 80% cinematography and 20% editing, with a strong focus on on-ground execution, visual quality, storytelling, and quick turnaround of content.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in field environments, travelling for shoots when required, handling professional camera and production equipment, and collaborating with the content and editorial teams.

Key Responsibilities – Cinematographer and Video Editor

- Plan and execute professional video shoots for Machine Maker’s digital platforms and media properties.
- Capture high-quality footage at:
- Trade shows and exhibitions
- Manufacturing plants and shop floors
- Corporate offices
- Client locations
- Industry events
- Leadership interviews
- Case studies
- Documentary-style industry stories
- Handle camera operations, framing, composition, camera movements, and exposure.
- Plan appropriate shot compositions based on the story and shooting environment.
- Set up and manage professional lighting for interviews and other shoots.




- Set up and operate single-camera and multi-camera interview setups.
- Capture clean and professional audio using lapel, boom, and ambient sound equipment.
- Ensure visual consistency and quality in line with Machine Maker’s brand standards.
- Create visually engaging footage that effectively communicates industry stories.
- Coordinate with the content/editorial team to understand scripts, interview requirements, and story objectives.
- Adapt quickly to different shooting environments and on-ground requirements.
- Travel to different cities and locations for shoots when required.
- Manage, maintain, and safely handle camera, lighting, audio, and other production equipment.

Editing Responsibilities – Secondary

- Edit short-form and template-based videos as required.
- Create:
- Exhibition highlight videos
- Social media video cuts
- Interview videos
- Promotional videos
- Event coverage videos
- Structured industry content
- Perform basic colour correction and audio balancing.
- Add subtitles, transitions, and basic motion graphics.
- Ensure videos are delivered within defined timelines.
- Coordinate with the content team for scripts, references, revisions, and final output.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong hands-on experience with DSLR, Mirrorless, or Cinema Cameras.
- Experience with skilled gimbals and camera stabilizers.
- Knowledge of professional lighting equipment and setups.
- Knowledge of professional audio recording equipment.
- Strong understanding of:
- Composition and framing
- Exposure
- Lighting
- Camera movement
- Colour and visual consistency
- Documentary-style storytelling
- Corporate visual language
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is mandatory.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Knowledge of DaVinci Resolve will be an added advantage.





Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong visual storytelling ability.
- Creative mindset with excellent attention to visual details.
- Ability to understand the purpose and story behind a shoot.
- Strong on-ground execution and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced exhibition and event environments.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Comfortable with travel and extended shoot days when required.
- Strong time management and deadline orientation.
- Professional conduct while interacting with clients, industry professionals, and stakeholders.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Film Making, Mass Communication, Photography, Media Production, or a related field is preferred.
- 2–5 years of hands-on cinematography experience.
- Experience in corporate, industrial, manufacturing, documentary, or B2B media content will be an advantage.
- Experience covering trade shows, exhibitions, manufacturing facilities, or corporate events is preferred.
- Candidates with a strong professional portfolio/showreel will be preferred.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

- Quality and visual storytelling strength of footage.
- Shoot planning and on-ground execution.
- Quality of camera, lighting, and audio setup.
- Timely delivery of assigned video content.
- Turnaround time for editing requirements.
- Effective management and maintenance of production equipment.
- Content quality and consistency with Machine Maker’s brand.
- Feedback from clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
- Ability to execute shoots efficiently across different locations and environments.

Why Join Machine Maker?

- Opportunity to work with leading manufacturing brands and industry professionals.
- Exposure to trade shows, exhibitions, corporate and industrial environments.
- Opportunity to build a strong industrial and corporate visual portfolio.
- Work on documentary-style storytelling and high-impact industry content.
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced media and manufacturing ecosystem.

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