Video Editor Cum Videographer

Job Title: Videographer & Video Editor (On-Field Role) – Kannada Cinema

🏢 CompanySouthwood Talkies

Website: www.southwoodtalkies.com

Southwood Talkies is a leading Kannada cinema digital media and PR company. We specialize in movie promotions, public relations, celebrity content, and event coverage across the Kannada film industry.

📍 Job LocationBangalore

(On-field role + daily office reporting)

🧑‍💼 Job TypeFull-time | On-field | Media & Entertainment

📌 Role Overview: We are looking for a multi-talented Videographer & Video Editor who can handle end-to-end content creation—from shooting to editing to publishing.

This is a completely on-field role involving daily shoots at movie events and regular reporting to the office for long-format edits.

• 🎥 Key Responsibilities🎬 Shooting & CoverageCover movie promotions and cinema events, including:
• Muhurtham shoots
• Audio launches
• Trailer launches
• Pre-release events
• Press meets
• Success meets
• Celebrity interviews
• Movie team interviews
• Celebrity shop openings & brand events
• Handle DSLR cameras and mobile cameras professionally
• Ensure proper framing, lighting, audio, and visual quality on-field
• Be ready for daily shoots, including weekends and late-hour events when required
• ✂️ Editing & Post-ProductionEdit short-form content quickly on mobile (Reels/Shorts) and post on the spot
• Edit long-format videos at the office for YouTube and other platforms
• Create high-quality thumbnails for YouTube and social media
• Deliver elite-level edits suitable for cinema promotions and celebrity content
• Maintain consistency in brand style and visual quality
• 📲 Social Media & PublishingUpload and manage content on:
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Other digital platforms as required
• Understand platform-specific formats, aspect ratios, and trends
• Support monetization-focused content when required
• 🛠️ Required Skills & Knowledge🎥 Technical SkillsStrong hands-on experience with:
• DSLR camera handling
• Mobile videography
• Knowledge of lenses, framing, basic lighting, and audio capture
• 💻 Editing SoftwareAdobe Premiere Pro (Mandatory)
• Adobe Photoshop (Mandatory – thumbnails & creatives)
• Final Cut Pro (FCP) – added advantage
• 🤖 AI & Modern Tools (Good to Have)Awareness of AI tools for:
• Video enhancement
• Auto captions
• Thumbnails
• Content optimization
• Openness to learning new AI-based media tools
• 🧠 Other Requirements: Strong interest in Kannada cinema
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel locally for shoots
• Good communication and team coordination skills
• Passion for media, cinema, and digital storytelling
• 💰 Salary & Benefits₹20,000 – ₹25,000 per month (starting salary)
• Performance-based incentives on monetization revenue brought in
• Conveyance allowance provided separately
• Growth opportunities with increased responsibility and pay based on performance
• ⏰ Work Nature: Completely on-field job

• Daily office reporting is mandatory
• Flexible hours based on event schedules

• 🎯 Ideal Candidate: Someone who can shoot, edit, post, and manage content independently
• Comfortable switching between field work and desk editing
• Hungry to grow in the Kannada film industry media space