Experienced Entry-level Communications Specialist - Remote Opportunity for a Tech-savvy Marketing Professional

Are you a creative and driven individual with a passion for technology and marketing? Do you want to join a pioneering tech firm that is changing the world on a daily basis? Look no further! Canonical, the company behind the popular open-source operating system Ubuntu, is seeking an experienced entry-level Communications Specialist to join our remote team.

About Canonical

Canonical is a global leader in the open-source industry, and we're proud to be at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects, we're changing the world on a daily basis. Our team is made up of talented individuals from all over the world, and we're committed to fostering a workplace that is free from discrimination and celebrates diversity of experience, perspectives, and background.

The Role

As an experienced entry-level Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing a range of communications strategies to engage with our global audience. This will include:

• Developing, scheduling, and publishing content across multiple social media platforms
• Sharing regular updates and reporting on social media metrics, content performance, and campaign results
• Supporting the growth and nurturing of Canonical's social media audiences, while increasing engagement rates and valuable actions
• Developing flair with copywriting and asset creation to create messaging that aligns with the brand and its personality, and drives audiences towards action
• Executing A/B and multivariate growth tests
• Being audience-centric, focusing on platform and community moderation, as well as direct audience engagement
• Creating awareness on integrated campaigns, product launches, webinar series, industry announcements, and core content
• Packaging all of Canonical's product offerings and educational material creatively, from bare metal, AI, Kubernetes to chats on diversity and CSR

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have:

• A strong understanding of social media and communications best practices
• Hands-on knowledge of social media management tools like Sprout Social, and an understanding of web analytics tools (social and web like Google Analytics)
• Proficiency with at least four social media platforms, including LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit
• An analytical eye and a good sense for the type of content that performs best depending on platform and objective
• Understanding of educational content funnels, and using video as a core social media marketing asset
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and aptitude for forging trusting relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong content marketer
• Proven ability to prioritize and differentiate what matters from the noise, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Affinity for planning is a must, experience with project management tools like Jira is an advantage
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

What We Offer

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A competitive base pay, dependent on your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills
• A personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Our Culture

At Canonical, we're committed to fostering a workplace that is free from discrimination and celebrates diversity of experience, perspectives, and background. We're a remote-first company, and we've been working remotely since 2004. Our team is made up of talented individuals from all over the world, and we're passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and challenging.

How to Apply

If you're a creative and driven individual with a passion for technology and marketing, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application today, and don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Apply To This Job

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