Hi, I’m Rachael Jihye Tajima, a queer Asian-American storyteller born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. My love for visual storytelling began as a kid—Windows Movie Maker opened a portal to new worlds, and a JVC MiniDV camcorder became my first serious friend. I taught myself the craft through school projects and parody videos with friends, later earning a BFA in Film and Production from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Since then I’ve cut my teeth on weddings, live events, and conventions, all while watching Las Vegas’ marketing and media landscape evolve from behind the lens. Today I edit national commercials and corporate content, collaborate on brand direction, and shepherd post-production workflows for a range of clients. I’m excited to join a tight-knit, visionary team in Los Angeles where I can contribute my storytelling, color, and design sensibilities, learn from others, and continue growing as a creative editor.

Rachael Jihye Tajima

Hi, I’m Rachael Jihye Tajima, a queer Asian-American storyteller born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. My love for visual storytelling began as a kid—Windows Movie Maker opened a portal to new worlds, and a JVC MiniDV camcorder became my first serious friend. I taught myself the craft through school projects and parody videos with friends, later earning a BFA in Film and Production from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Since then I’ve cut my teeth on weddings, live events, and conventions, all while watching Las Vegas’ marketing and media landscape evolve from behind the lens. Today I edit national commercials and corporate content, collaborate on brand direction, and shepherd post-production workflows for a range of clients. I’m excited to join a tight-knit, visionary team in Los Angeles where I can contribute my storytelling, color, and design sensibilities, learn from others, and continue growing as a creative editor.

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Hi, I’m Rachael Jihye Tajima, a queer Asian-American storyteller born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. My love for visual storytelling began as a kid—Windows Movie Maker opened a portal to new worlds, and a JVC MiniDV camcorder became my first serious friend. I taught myself the craft through school projects and parody videos with friends, later earning a BFA in Film and Production from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Since then I’ve cut my teeth on weddings, live events, and conventions, all while watching Las Vegas’ marketing and media landscape evolve from behind the lens.

Today I edit national commercials and corporate content, collaborate on brand direction, and shepherd post-production workflows for a range of clients. I’m excited to join a tight-knit, visionary team in Los Angeles where I can contribute my storytelling, color, and design sensibilities, learn from others, and continue growing as a creative editor.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at Caesars Entertainment
February 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025
Edit national commercials for broadcast, social, internal and digital marquees for properties on the Las Vegas Strip and nationwide. On-site editing and DIT for live events with celebrity talent; contribute to creative direction, brand strategy, graphic design, and color correction; played a role in streamlining workflows as the department expanded.
Video Editor, Motion Designer, DIT
April 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025
Contracted role editing corporate sizzles for social and internal channels; collaborate with production companies and independent producers; on-site coverage for live events; same-day turnaround; duties included assistant editing, color correction, motion design, and DIT.
Post Production Manager / Lead Editor / Video Editor at Black Raven Films
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Supervised post production for commercial and corporate spots; managed in-house and contracted editors, graphic designers, and motion designers; oversaw project workflow and file management; liaised with clients and creative leads; assisted with creative direction and production.
Post Production Manager / Lead Editor / Video Editor at High Class Studios
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
End-to-end production support for weddings and live events; recruited and managed a team; contributed to hundreds of productions for high-profile clients; oversaw post workflows and delivery.
Founder at Jewelry business
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Founded a jewelry brand during the COVID-19 pandemic; built an Instagram presence to 10k+ followers through SEO strategies.

Education

BFA at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services