About this role
Job Title: Content Social Media Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a skilled content creator with end-to-end production experience — from concept and storyboarding through to final edit. Based in Niseko, you'll be our on-the-ground creative, producing high-quality photo and video content across our luxury portfolio in Hokkaido and nearby resorts.
You'll work closely with our Creative Director, Social Media Manager and full-time Content Creator, contributing across a range of environments from interiors, lifestyle, and fashion to snow sports (of course). Confidence in pitching creative direction, contributing to storyboards, and taking initiative on set is a must. Flexible hours are part of the role to capture content at the right time, and occasional travel to Furano and Rusutsu will be required.
JOB OVERVIEW/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan, shoot and edit high-quality photo and video content for our luxury properties and nearby resorts, contributing to both seasonal campaigns and our year-round content library.
• Own the full editing process end-to-end — from initial cut through to colour grading, sound, captions and final delivery.
• Work closely with the Creative Director, Social Media Manager and full-time Content Creator to bring creative concepts to life.
• Contribute to content calendar planning and storyboarding as part of the wider creative team.
• Respond to content requests from across the marketing team and other departments in a timely manner.
• Report on project progress at weekly team meetings.
• Pitch in across the wider marketing team where your skills are useful — photo editing, graphic design, event assistance and more.
REQUIREMENTS
【Must】
• Experience
• Demonstrable skills in photography and/or videography with a strong portfolio
• Education and Qualification
• Valid working visa in Japan
• Valid Driver’s License (Japanese, international, or foreign driver’s license with an official Japanese Translation)
• Skills
• Proficient in end-to-end video editing (cut, colour, sound, captions, delivery)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate skier or snowboarder and comfortable operating camera equipment on-mountain.
• Language Skills
• Business Level or above in English
• Competencies
• Personable and reliable
• Flexible with hours and comfortable working outdoors (particularly in cold environments);
• Takes ownership of work and assumes responsibility
【Preferred】
• Experience
• Experience in marketing, communications, or hospitality as a secondary field
• Education and Qualification
• Qualifications in marketing, communications or design
• Skills
• Adobe Creative Suite; Graphic design
• Language Skills
• Conversational Japanese
• Competencies
• Strong interest in creative work
Employment Terms and Condition
Contract Period & Renewal
• Contract Period: 10/1/2026 to 3/31/2027
• Contract renewal: No
• Reason of Renewal:
• Employee’s work performance and attitude.
• Company’s business demands.
Duty, Work Location & Scope of Changes
• Duty: may be changed as determined by the company
• Work Location: Kutchan Office
• Scope of changes: work location may be changed as determined by the company (Training may be conducted at other location)
Commuting & Workplace policy
• Private Vehicle Commuting: Not permitted
• Measures to prevent passive smoking: indoor smoking prohibited
Working hours, Days off & Overtime
• Working hours / Shift schedule: 09:00 to 18:00
• Days off: two days off per week (based on shift schedule)
• Overtime: Yes
• Monthly Average Overtime Hours: 15 hours per month
• 36-Article Agreement (overtime): Applicable (Due to seasonal factors and a high concentration of orders from general customers, periods of increased workload are expected)
Salary Package / Benefit
• Salary: 2,040 yen / per hour
• Subsidized Ski Pass on your location or Recreational Allowance
• Social Insurance Available (Health insurance, Employee pension, Employment Insurance, Workers’ accident compensation insurance), if eligible.
• Staff Accommodation Available
• Company Events