Cinematographer

Apply only if you are interested in a 45-day contractual position

We are looking for a cinematographer who can double up as a content creator. Can shoot and edit, with iPhone & professional camera equipment. Must be able to edit on Adobe Premier Pro.

Portfolio is an absolute must

🚀 FYI (About Us):

Buffalo Soldiers is a growth stage start-up, an integrated creative agency with a digital heart. We help companies build brands, through different layers of story-telling : textual, creative and videos.

Please read our culture & values before applying: https://buffalosoldiersdigital.com/careers/

🥁 Also, watch our culture video here: Culture at BS

At Buffalo Soldiers, we:

• take our business seriously, but not ourselves
• believe intelligence, attitude, and energy often trump experience

🧿 Who Are You?

This role blends creative direction with strong technical cinematography skills to deliver high-quality content across social media, branded content, and various film formats.

You have:

• Ability to break down scripts, ideate, and contribute to storytelling from concept to execution.
• Prior experience on commercial sets or film productions.
• Familiarity with production workflows, shot listing, and visual storytelling for digital formats.

🧵 Key Responsibilities

Cinematography & Shooting -

• Shooting with iPhone is a must. Lead the cinematography of short-form and long-form video content, including brand campaigns, social media ads
• Execute lighting setups, framing, and camera operations that align with the visual style of each project.
• Understanding of art direction and styling to create visually cohesive frames.

Direction & Ideation -

• Understand scripts, conceptualize and direct short-form content for social platforms, primarily for brand storytelling.
• Create references, visual mood boards, and pre-production decks to pitch and communicate ideas.
• Work closely with writers, producers, and editors during the entire film-making process.
• Coordinate with departments during pre-production to streamline execution on set.
• Assist in building pre-production decks and production plans for commercial shoots.

How to apply

Subject line:

Include in your email (short answers, bullets welcome):

• Why you?
• Your resume and your portfolio

Email to:

hr@buffalosoldiers.in

rishi.kalkal@buffalosoldiers.in