Ridley Coyte

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I’m Ridley Coyte, a UK-and-Japan-based video director and editor with over a decade of independent production experience.

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I’m Ridley Coyte, a UK-and-Japan-based video director and editor with over a decade of independent production experience. I lead projects across the full production pipeline—from on-set shooting to colour grading, sound design, and platform-specific editing—so the final content feels cohesive, polished, and ready for audiences on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

I’ve also worked closely with corporate clients (including Zoom and Bank of America) and contributed to a long-running branded podcast and self-directed content platforms. My focus is on creating engaging long-form and short-form video with strong narrative flow, pacing, and attention to craft details like cinematography, audio mixing, and motion graphics, while managing production logistics and collaborating effectively with distributed teams.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Video Director & Editor · Virgin Earth Japan Inc.Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Director and editor role for branded podcast and content production. Oversees every stage of production from shoot through delivery. Shoots and directs on-location interviews and B-roll, manages production logistics independently, and edits long-form podcast episodes for YouTube while maintaining narrative continuity and consistent pacing across a full season. Also cuts short-form clips for Instagram and TikTok, adapting long-form interviews into platform-native, retention-focused content. Handles all planning, editing, and delivery responsibilities for a visually rich, story-led output with a personal focus on colour grading, sound design, and cinematography.

Exceed High Performance Podcast (Editor/Director)Jan 2014 – Jan 2021 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Edited and on-site directed branded podcast content with responsibilities spanning multiple aspects of post-production. Includes colour grading, sound design and audio mixing, motion graphics and cinematography, and on-set production setup. Contributed to social media content strategy and worked within multi-editor collaborative workflows, maintaining strong time management and independent delivery.

Independent Content Platform Roles (Video Editor/Director) · Ridley Saburo Coyte (self-directed work)Jan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 11 mos

Self-directed creation and production of visually rich, story-led content across social platforms over a decade. Managed the full production workflow from concept to final grade, using knowledge of platform algorithms and audience retention patterns to shape edit structure and pacing. Special attention to colour grading, sound design, and cinematography.

Certifications and awards

Valid UK Driver's Licence2030 – 2026

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