Join Our Team 

Maiko and I have been creating video content together for the Paolo fromTOKYO and Tokyo Zebra YouTube channels for several years now. It’s just been the 2 of us full-time from the beginning. We never imagined that our channels would grow so large and reach so many people in such a short time. In order to grow along with the channel while also continuing to regularly create the type of content our audience have come to love, we’ve decided to open the doors and grow our small team. We’re currently looking for self-motivated, experienced, bilingual individuals living in Tokyo who share the same passion about creating fun and friendly Japan focused video content.

EDITOR

Requirements

The Editor must be able to successfully edit in a similar “Paolo fromTOKYO” video style with minimal instruction.

  • +3 years Editing Experience

  • Proficient in Editing on Final Cut Pro

  • Proficient in color grading, blurring, matching music

  • Bilingual (English / Japanese)

  • Tokyo Resident

  • Full-Time Preferred

  • Ideal Candidate will also have a strong command of:

    • Storytelling

    • Internet Research

    • Time Management and Task Efficiency

    • YouTube trends and marketing

    • Client communication

    • Listening comprehension

    • Google Apps (Docs / Spreadsheet / etc.)

*Compensation based on experience and skill. Happy to pay above standard Japan rates for high performing candidates.

EDITOR & VIDEOGRAPHER

Requirements

This Editor & Videographer is a Hybrid role for candidates who enjoy editing at the office as well joining me on my adventures to help with the camera work. Must be able to film in a “Paolo fromTOKYO” documentary and food video style with minimal instruction. Currently only seeking Full-Time candidates.

  • Same as EDITOR requirements plus items below

  • +3 Years Professional Camera Work Experience

  • Fluent in English

  • Able to expertly operate camera equipment

    • Canon EOS-R/5

    • Gimbal / Lighting / Mics / Drone

  • Ideal Candidate will also have a strong command of

    • Framing / Lighting / Focus / Audio

    • Communication during filming

    • Video Storytelling

    • Aesthetically pleasing shots

  • Manage camera equipment before, during and after filming

  • Able to quickly comprehend project requirements and works efficiently to complete tasks.

*Compensation based on experience and skill. Happy to pay above standard Japan rates for high performing candidates.


Content Creator

Assistant Trainee

Description

A Full-time Content Creator Assistant Trainee who will help with all around basic day-to-day production tasks and who is passionate and excited about learning and growing with the Paolo fromTOKYO Team. The candidate will be working with Paolo regularly at the office or possibly filming onsite. The candidate must absolutely have a “CREATIVE EYE” for video content creation. Paolo and Maiko can help teach technical editing and filming skills along the way, but teaching someone what is aesthetically pleasing to the eye is a bit more than we can handle for this specific position. Our goal is to work with a candidate who has the drive and natural aesthetic sense for video creation with the potential to further improve their technical skills. We will share with them the tools we use to create a successful YouTube channel as well as how to create content in the Paolo fromTOKYO style. Candidates meeting the above requirements and who also have video production experience will have a significant advantage of being hired. Only considering candidates who are available full-time for 1 year or more as there will be a significant amount of training expected.


Tasks will include:

  • Assisting with basic editing such as performing the initial cut of raw footage in Final Cut Pro as well as post edit work such as blurring, simple color correction, etc. with the eventual goal to be able to edit videos with simple storylines.

  • Assisting with camera work such as taking b-roll, holding camera and carrying equipment to and from filming locations within Tokyo and sometimes outside of Tokyo

  • Assisting with studio setup and general upkeep

  • Assisting with social media online updates, uploads, etc.

    Requires the following:

  • Basic editing and use of Final Cut Pro

  • Basic understanding of filming principles

    • Framing (i.e. Rule of thirds), Focus, lighting, sound, etc.

  • Proficient use of Google Apps (Docs / Spreadsheet / etc.)

  • English (Professional Working Level to Native)

  • Japanese (Limited Working Level)

  • Ideal Candidate will also have a strong command of:

    • Internet Research

    • Time Management and Task Efficiency

    • Avid Social Media User

      • YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.

      • Please share your public accounts if you have any

    • Communicating Ideas

    • Listening comprehension


*Compensation based on experience and skill but will most likely start as a trainee level position within standard Japan rates.

Editor

Assistant Trainee

Description

A Full-time Editor Assistant Trainee who will help with editing videos starting by focusing on pre-edit and post-edit tasks with the ultimate goal to edit complete videos. Candidate should be passionate and excited about learning and growing with the Paolo fromTOKYO Team. The candidate must absolutely have a “CREATIVE EYE” for video content creation. Paolo and Maiko can help grow the candidate’s technical editing skills along the way, but the candidate must start with a working knowledge of editing on Final Cut Pro and have a knack for quickly deciding what footage is suitable for each video project. Our goal is to work with a candidate who is organized and who has a strong story telling capability. We will share with them the tools we use to create a successful YouTube channel as well as how to create content in the Paolo fromTOKYO style. Candidates meeting the above requirements and who also have video editing experience will have a significant advantage of being hired. Only considering candidates who can edit in Final Cut Pro and are available full-time for 1 year or more as there will be a significant amount of training expected.


Tasks will include:

  • Assisting with basic editing such as performing the initial cut of raw footage in Final Cut Pro as well as post edit work such as blurring, simple color correction, etc. with the eventual goal to be able to edit videos with simple storylines.

    Requires the following:

  • Basic editing and use of Final Cut Pro

  • Basic understanding of editing principles

    • Organizing footage, planing, color correction etc.

  • Proficient use of Google Apps (Docs / Spreadsheet / etc.)

  • English (Limited Working Level - Able to under Paolo’s Dialogue)

  • Japanese (Limited Working Level)

  • Ideal Candidate will also have a strong command of:

    • Internet Research

    • Time Management and Task Efficiency

    • Avid Social Media User

      • YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.

      • Please share your public accounts if you have any

    • Communicating Ideas

    • Listening comprehension


*Compensation based on experience and skill but will most likely start as a trainee level position within standard Japan rates.


Apply Here

*Qualified candidates will be contacted via email and requested to provide a resume before scheduling an interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.