Canonical is hiring a
Graduate communications specialist

Summary

The job is for a Social Media Manager in Canonical's communications team. The role involves managing social media platforms, creating content, analyzing metrics, and engaging with audiences. The position is remote and based in the EMEA region.

Requirements

• Understanding of social media and communications best practices
• 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 prioritise 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule and publish content across multiple social media platforms
• Share regular updates and reporting on social media metrics, content performance and campaigns results
• Support the growth and nurturing of Canonical’s social media audiences, while increasing engagement rates and valuable actions
• Develop flair with copywriting and asset creation to create messaging that aligns with the brand and its personality, and drives audiences towards action
• Be responsible for executing A/B and multivariate growth tests
• Be audience centric, focusing on platform and community moderation, as well as direct audience engagement
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• 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