We’re searching for an energetic and creative individual to join our communications team as a Graduate Communications Specialist. While prior experience in the field is not mandatory, a strong drive to learn, improve, and develop compelling campaign concepts is essential. In this entry-level position, you'll have the chance to build a career with a community-focused brand that plays a pivotal role in modern technology.
Our social media platforms serve as a crucial link between our innovative products and their users. With audiences in the millions, our online communities engage with us, provide feedback, and immerse themselves in the world of Ubuntu. From opensource discussions to coffee chats about Kubernetes, and from launch previews to Twitter storms about exciting release swag, our marketing team is committed to sparking conversations with developers, tech enthusiasts, security engineers, and more across the globe.
What Your Day Will Look Like
In this role, you will be involved in a variety of activities, including:
Developing and Publishing Content: Create, schedule, and post engaging content across multiple social media platforms.
Reporting and Analytics: Regularly update and analyze social media metrics, content performance, and campaign results.
Audience Growth: Support the expansion and engagement of Canonical’s social media audiences, enhancing interaction rates and meaningful actions.
Copywriting and Asset Creation: Develop impactful messaging and visuals that align with our brand’s personality and drive audience engagement.
A/B Testing: Execute growth tests to optimize content performance.
Community Engagement: Focus on platform moderation and direct interaction with audiences.
Campaign Awareness: Raise awareness for integrated campaigns, product launches, webinars, industry announcements, and core content.
Creative Packaging: Present Canonical’s product offerings and educational material in innovative ways, from bare metal and AI to Kubernetes and diversity initiatives.
What We Are Looking For in You
The ideal candidate will possess:
Social Media Knowledge: Understanding of best practices for social media and communications.
Hands-on Experience: Familiarity with social media management tools like Sprout Social, and knowledge of web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) is a plus.
Platform Proficiency: Experience with at least four social media platforms, including LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze content performance and tailor strategies accordingly.
Content Funnel Understanding: Knowledge of educational content funnels and leveraging video as a core asset in social media marketing.
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional ability to build relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, with a knack for content marketing.
Organizational Skills: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain quality.
Planning and Project Management: Experience with project management tools like Jira is advantageous.
Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events.
What We Offer You
At Canonical, your base pay will be influenced by factors such as location, experience, knowledge, and skills. Additionally, we offer:
Competitive Compensation: Base pay with the potential for annual bonuses and sales incentives.
Fully Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, a practice we’ve embraced since 2004.
Personal Development: Access to a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
Annual Reviews: Regular compensation reviews to ensure fairness and recognition of your performance.
Recognition Rewards: Various forms of acknowledgment for your contributions.
Holiday Leave: Annual leave to help you recharge.
Parental Leave: Support for new parents.
Employee Assistance Programme: Resources for personal and professional support.
Travel Opportunities: Chance to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’ and enjoy travel perks with Priority Pass.
About Canonical
Canonical is a leading tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a crucial open-source project and platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are dedicated to making a difference daily. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for excellence, ensuring that we remain at the cutting edge of technology.
Having been remote-first since 2004, working at Canonical is a step into the future of digital business. It’s an opportunity to think innovatively, work smarter, and continuously grow your skills.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace. Whatever your background, we welcome your application and look forward to the possibility of working together.
Ready to join a dynamic team and become the voice of Canonical on social media? Apply now and start your journey with us!
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