HTM, the largest management company in Niseko, Hokkaido is looking for an experienced Photographer/Videographer to join our Marketing team.

The Photographer/Videographer will be responsible for creating and cataloging content for a high-quality library of images and video for use in promoting the company’s brands. They will support the marketing team by contributing to content strategy in order to achieve specific objectives.

• Build a portfolio of images for use in promoting the company’s brands including the hotel brands of Skye Niseko, Ki Niseko & Niseko Central, F&B outlets of Kumo Restaurant, An Dining and Skye Niseko Café & Deli, services brands of GoSnow International Ski School, YamaSport Rentals, SkyExpress Bus/Taxi & Ryko/Ki Spa, and HTM and Niseko in general.
• Work with the marketing manager on planning and then shoot and edit video content for all brands.
• Regularly contributes to, and generates new and innovative image, video and content ideas.
  
• Deliver all images/video to a high standard to the agreed deadline.
• Provide retouching/editing on general company images & video where required.
• Cover marketing and community events as required and represent the company in the best possible light.

• Responsible for file naming and organisation of all image/video files produced and shoot details as directed.
• Archives and maintains image/video library as per image library requirements.
• Assists in the organisation and classification of the company’s media library as required.
• Maintains upkeep of camera/technical equipment to ensure good operational condition.
• Responsible to manage and back-up own data and files.

• Contributes to the company’s social media including posts on Facebook, Instagram and Vimeo as required.
• Plan and write articles for the company’s blogs as required.

• Well-developed photography, video, and editing skills for a variety of tasks.
• Experience in shooting and editing images and video on a daily deadline basis.
• Commercially-focused and understands how to ‘sell’ via an image.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be a team player.
• Confident in directing people on shoot and can work autonomously.
• Adaptable, “can-do” attitude and is flexible in work hours to meet required coverage.
• Able to prioritise and time manage own work to achieve objectives and deadlines.
• Flexibility in taking a variety of images from candid, social media images to high-quality brand images/videos.
• Well-developed written verbal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Computer operating skills - Microsoft Office Suite (essential), Adobe Photoshop skills (essential), Video editing skills (desirable), familiar with Adobe Suite programs Indesign, Illustrator (preferred)
• A tech-savvy person with an interest in online media and digital trends.
• Professional, courteous and friendly manner.
• Experience using company social media (preferred) and writing ability (preferred).
• Knowledge of hotel/hospitality products and services and ski resorts preferred.
• Experience shooting property (highly advantageous).
• Ability to ski or snowboard (preferred).
• Must have a valid drivers license for driving in Japan (or able to get one).

Employment Period: Ongoing full time year round

Contract Value: ¥5,000,000 to ¥6,500,000
(The above remuneration will be divided by 14 and paid monthly with two annual bonuses.)

Location: Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Working Hours: average 40 hours per week (shift times vary by season)

• Flexi-time system with paid overtime
• Health, social, and employment insurance
• Visa sponsorship
• Staff accommodation available
• Grand Hirafu season pass available at a discounted rate
• Free ski or snowboard lessons (availability dependent)
• Discounts on HTM services and businesses
• Access to language and work relevant training subsidy

Please provide a link to a portfolio of works with your application.