**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 **Don't Hesitate, Apply!** We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job