Summary of the Social Media Coordinator job at Rhythm Japan

Job Description 

Title: Social Media Coordinator

Location: Niseko

Dates:  October 5th, 2026

Salary: 490,000 per month - DOE

Reports to: Senior Marketing Manager

About us: 

Rhythm is about creating epic experiences for our customers, which starts with our people. We live by our values and put people first. We take pride in creating working and living environments that foster innovation, adventure, and balance. Working at Rhythm is more than a job; it's an experience you will have forever.

The Role: 

We are looking for an energetic, creative, and trend-obsessed Social Media Coordinator to join our Marketing & Creative team.

In this role, you’ll be the voice and visual curator of Rhythm Japan across our social channels. You’ll spend your days generating fresh content ideas, tapping into social trends, capturing daily organic moments, and actively engaging with our vibrant community. 

You won't have to do it alone; you'll work side-by-side with our talented photographers and videographers, and receive dedicated design support from our internal graphic designers for scheduled brand campaigns.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Social Strategy & Ideation:

• Work with the Senior Marketing Manager to plan and implement season-wide social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across platforms.
• Bring fresh ideas to weekly meetings with the Senior Marketing Manager based on social media trends, viral formats, and seasonal events.
  
  

Scheduling:

• Compose and schedule all social media content, ensuring it aligns with Rhythm's unique brand voice and audience engagement strategies.
•  Manage the social media calendar, ensuring all content is timely, relevant, and adheres to planned marketing campaigns and events.
• Work with Creative Lead to oversee Media Staff schedules during the winter season, ensuring efficient workflow and content delivery for social media channels.
  
  

Content Creation & Trend Scouting:

• Stay abreast of new trends and opportunities on social media, incorporating innovative strategies to enhance audience engagement and brand presence.
• Plan, capture, and edit daily organic content (Reels, TikToks, Stories, and posts) that highlights our brand, culture, retail spaces, and mountain lifestyle.
  
  

 Community Management:

• Actively manage and monitor our social channels (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, etc.), engaging with our audience, replying to comments/DMs, and fostering an active online community.
  
  

Creative Collaboration:

• Maintain strict adherence to Rhythm’s unique brand standards across all content and platforms.
• Work closely with the creative team, photographers, and videographers to bring campaign concepts and daily coverage to life in our social media.
• Partner with internal graphic designers to deliver polished, scheduled brand posts and promotional assets.
  
  

Analytics & Reporting:

• Track key performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth) to understand what resonates and continuously refine our content strategy.
  
  

 Administration:

• In this role, you will also help to manage and maintain the central asset management bank for Rhythm. You will need to be the gatekeeper of the process for the creative team, working with the Creative Lead to ensure the content bank is regularly updated and well-maintained.
• Facilitate easy access to quality visuals for the company.
  
  

What you need to succeed:

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience managing social media accounts and creating content (brand or personal portfolio welcome).
• Platform Expertise: Native understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging social platforms, including best practices for formats, audio, and algorithms.
• Experienced in developing and implementing social media strategies and managing content calendars.
  
• Demonstrated ability in coordinating with teams and managing schedules to ensure timely content delivery.
• Eye for Content: Basic skills in mobile photo/video capture and mobile editing apps (e.g., CapCut, Lightroom Mobile, Premiere Rush).
• Community First Mindset: Strong written communication skills in English (Japanese is a strong plus) with an authentic, friendly tone of voice.
• Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable taking direction, working under pressure at major events, and briefing internal design teams.
• Schedule Flexibility: Comfortable working weekends to capture event content
• Passion for the Outdoors: A genuine interest in skiing, snowboarding, or outdoor culture is highly valued!

The Perks and Benefits 

As a Rhythm employee, you’ll experience the same legendary hospitality we extend to our guests. We’re passionate about looking after our crew, and here are just a few of the perks you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

• Live, Work, and Play in Paradise: Immerse yourself in one of the world’s top mountain resorts.
• Work with a Legendary Crew: Join a team that’s passionate, fun-loving, and deeply connected to the industry.
• Subsidized Staff Accommodation: Affordable housing options and housing assistance to help you settle in.
• Epic Social Scene: From team ride days and department dinners to staff parties, events, and day trips, our social calendar is packed with opportunities to connect and unwind.
• Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits: Access the Rhythm Wellness program, enjoy free snowsports or bike demos, and take advantage of generous store discounts for you, your friends, and your family.

At Rhythm, we work hard, but we play even harder. If you know anyone who’s worked with us before, they’ll tell you this isn’t just a job- it’s an experience of a lifetime. Our fun, supportive culture is the heart of everything we do because people like you make Rhythm what it is.

Ready to join?

If you have the skills, the flair, and the stoke (enthusiasm) to share, we want to hear from you! Your passion for adventure and alignment with our core values could be the perfect fit for an unforgettable experience.

If you have any specific questions or require further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out.