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Robin Kennedy

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I am a Japan based freelance video editor and creator with a strong background in cinematic storytelling, clean pacing, and visually intentional edits.

About

I am a Japan based freelance video editor and creator with a strong background in cinematic storytelling, clean pacing, and visually intentional edits. I have worked across automotive, lifestyle, and brand focused projects, creating content that feels polished, modern, and emotionally engaging rather than generic or templated. With hands on experience editing for social platforms and long form video, I understand how to balance aesthetics with performance, clarity, and audience retention. I am reliable, detail oriented, easy to communicate with, and focused on delivering work that genuinely elevates a brand or story rather than just filling a brief.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • JapaneseFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 11 roles

Adult School Teacher · Kensington EikaiwaJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Teach private and group English lessons to adult students, ranging from beginner to fluent levels.

Founder · Apex JapanApr 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Founder of Apex Japan studio, producing, filming, and editing cinematic automotive and motorsport content for freelance and contract projects; manages full production lifecycle and social posting across platforms; built and grew a cross-cultural audience of 200,000+ followers by leveraging bilingual Japanese-English content.

Writer · Japan InsiderMar 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

Wrote English news and articles for Japan Insider, the English-language news and article web magazine for foreigners living in Japan or interested in Japan.

Translator · Raien Sumo ExperienceJan 2019 – May 2019 · 5 mos
Waiter, Bartender · True Confession's CafeMay 2018 – Sep 2018 · 5 mos
Valet Parking Attendant · Westin Hotel VancouverJun 2017 – Sep 2017 · 4 mos
English Teacher · Kids DuoMay 2016 – Aug 2016 · 4 mos
Waiter, Bartender, Caterer · InterContinental Yokohama GrandJul 2015 – Feb 2016 · 8 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and International Relations · University of British Columbia2016 – 2021

Certifications and awards

Drone Operators License2030 – 2026
Japanese Drivers License2030 – 2026

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