Kyushu Journeys Job Openings
Explore the job listings below and check their current availability. If your perfect role isn’t listed or has already been filled, we still welcome you to submit a proposal outlining your idea.
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Freelance Social Media Manager
We look forward to receiving your application for this position.
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Part-Time Sales & Marketing Role (Remote Working)
This position is closed because a candidate has already been recruited.
Part-Time Sales & Marketing Role (Remote Working)
Key Points
- Part-time position
- Hourly-paid position
- Remote working position
- Previous experience not required
- Visa sponsorship not provided
- Available for an immediate start, or as soon as your current commitments allow
- Employment progression:
- Initial 3-month probation/training period, then;
- Continuous rolling contract
Main Requirements
- Kyushu resident
- Native English speaker
- University graduate
- Computer with an internet connection
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Computer literate (Social Media, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail)
- Confident with numbers and working with basic spreadsheets
- Confident making cost calculations with 100% accuracy
- Confident in speaking with, and corresponding in English to, clients
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness to embrace AI (Chat GPT and others)
Sales Duties
- Communicating with clients online (via Gmail, WhatsApp, Zoom)
- Making Kyushu tour proposals for clients
- Calculating price of tour proposals
- Issuing and processing client invoices
- Meeting clients in Fukuoka city (unless you live far from Fukuoka city)
Marketing Duties
- Managing company Social Media accounts (currently Facebook, Instagram & YouTube)
- Running digital advertising campaigns (currently Facebook and Google Ads)
- Updating company Wordpress website - no programming or technical knowledge required
- Creating company newsletters
- Discovering and developing new marketing channels and opportunities
During busy periods you may be asked to assist the team with other duties as required.
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Full-Time Office and Guiding Role (Hybrid Working)
This position is closed because a candidate has already been recruited.
Full-Time Office and Guiding Role (Hybrid Working)
Outline Roles
- Kyushu tour planning and arrangement
- Guiding Kyushu tours
- General admin & office duties
Key Points
- Full-time, permanent position (flexible options available)
- Previous experience not required
- Great opportunities for career development
- Interviewing now to start any time after August 2024
- Employment progression:
- Initial 3-month probation period, then;
- Two years Keiyakushain (契約社員), then;
- Seishain (正社員) subject to both parties’ agreement
Main Requirements
- Fukuoka Prefecture resident, passionate about Kyushu travel
- Japanese with advanced English skills or foreigner with advanced Japanese skills
- University or college graduate
- High level of attention to detail
- Computer literate; comfortable with office work
- Confident with numbers (numerate)
- Confident speaking and corresponding in English with foreigners
- Confident speaking and corresponding in Japanese
- Willingness to embrace AI (no previous experience required)
Duties
- Creating and managing itineraries
- Guiding English-speaking foreigners (day trips and multi-day tours)
- Booking accommodation, transport, restaurant, activities, guides etc.
- Communication with clients by email, phone, messaging, face-to-face
- General admin and office duties
- Destination inspection visits
- Meeting clients and travel industry professionals
During busy periods you may be asked to assist the team with other duties as required.
Freelance Social Media Manager – Kyushu Journeys
Are you passionate about Japan, skilled in video editing and able to create engaging social media content? We’re seeking a dedicated freelancer to manage our social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. A deep understanding and appreciation of Kyushu’s unique culture and landscapes will be essential in bringing our vision to life.
About Us
Kyushu Journeys is owned and managed by a husband (UK) and wife (Japanese) team. Both have over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry in Asia and extensive management experience. We currently employ two full-time Japanese staff members and two part-time remote team members.
Role Overview
We need someone to generate and produce a steady flow of high-quality content that showcases the beauty, culture, and experiences of Kyushu. The focus is on maximizing output through a combination of AI tools and traditional video editing techniques, ensuring efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality. You’ll work closely with the company owner and staff to bring both our ideas and your own to life, following best practices across all social platforms to ensure consistency and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation
We’re open to your proposals and eager to understand how you plan to collaborate with us. Please share details about your fee and be as specific as possible about your monthly deliverables and the tools you’ll use to achieve them.
Proposals or questions should be sent to [email protected]. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending messages via Facebook or WhatsApp.