Ryan Watanabe

San Diego Director/Editor/Colorist

San Diego Metropolitan Area

About

Freelance Director/Editor/Colorist and Photographer specializing in short form and long form social media content.

Experience

  • Performance Video Editor at Grüns
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    - Edit engaging, platform-native video ads for Meta, TikTok, and YouTube using existing content libraries, UGC, product footage, and motion assets. - Work closely with Growth and Creative Strategy teams to bring new ideas to life, introduce fresh editing styles, and help elevate the standard for all performance videos. - Mentor VA/Jr. teammates and share best practices around motion and performance editing. - Analyze peformance data across all platforms

  • Freelance Director and Editor at Self Employed
    Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Wrote and created story lines and story boards for various music and advertisment projects. Wide range of experience in short form social content as well as long form docu-style videos. Music Clients include: Avril Lavigne, Alicia Keys, 5 Seconds of Summer, Madison Beer Advertisement/Buisness Clients Include: American Music Awards, Journeys, The YouTube Streamy Awards, ROCK SOUND

  • Editor Producer at San Diego FC
    Sep 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Edited, shot, and produced engaging short and long-form content for San Diego FC, enhancing fan engagement. • Collaborated with marketing, sales, partnerships, and community teams to elevate the SDFC brand presence. • Contributed to the growth of the brand through innovative storytelling and content strategies. • Worked with athletes, coaches and staff to promote football and sports excellence

  • Touring Photographer & Videographer at Ryan Watanabe Photography
    Sep 2015 - Oct 2024 · 9 yrs 2 mos

    Toured with artists and created engaiging short form and long form promotional and docu-style content. Clients Include: Chase Atlantic, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, The Band Camino, Breathe Carolina, Sleeping with Sirens. International and domestic tours

  • Tour Videographer at Vans Warped Tour
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

    Official Videographer for the last Vans Warped Tour, shot and edited on multiple content pieces a day for ads and marketing as well as direct artist coverage.