Senior Communications Specialist (Social Media)

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

Company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.

What you will do

• Develop and own the communications strategy across multiple channels, with a focus on excellent planning, messaging quality and timely delivery.
• Deliver regular analysis and reporting on various communications channels, content performance and campaigns results.
• Support the growth and nurturing of Canonical’s enterprise audience, while increasing product adoption.
• Develop flair with copywriting and asset creation to create messaging that aligns with the brand and its personality, and drives audiences towards action.
• Create awareness on integrated campaigns, product launches, webinar series, industry announcements and core content.
• Package all of Canonical’s product offerings and educational material creatively, while overseeing distribution strategy and alignment across channels.

Requirements

• Understanding of best practices for communications in tech.
• Deep experience with all major social media platforms with strong creative judgement.
• Hands-on knowledge of social media management and analytics tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and aptitude for forging trusting relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with campaign objectives, paid media strategies and PR/AR initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong content marketer.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal or external events.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote working environment.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’.