.The role of a Social Media Marketing Executive Tech at Canonical. Would you consider yourself a talented Social Media Marketing Executive in tech? We are searching for a new member to join our communications team. Social media at Canonical is a bridge between the people who make our products and those who use them. Managing audiences in millions is a challenging task. Yet, it enables our online community to engage with us, share valuable feedback and get their say in the world of Ubuntu. From coffee on Kubernetes to #opensource, launch previews to emotional discussions on X, our communications team is creating conversations with developers, software engineers, and tech enthusiasts worldwide. Passion about technology, and the use of technology in marketing is what we are looking for. Our ideal candidate prefers being part of the environment, which allows them to own campaigns, boosts collaboration and curiosity, as well as drives to improve oneself, the team, and the company. They love to be hands-on, use automation, experiment, and constantly measure results. This role is in the communications team reporting to the director of communications. Location: This role is based remotely in the EMEA region. What your day will look like Develop, schedule and publish content across multiple social media platforms. Share regular updates and reporting on social media metrics, content performance, and campaigns results. Grow and nurture Canonical's social media audiences, increase engagement rates. Develop flair with copywriting to create messaging that aligns with the brand and makes audiences act on it. Run A/B tests. Be audience-centric, focus on platform and community moderation. Drive awareness on integrated campaigns, product launches, webinar series, industry announcements, and core content. Demonstrate Canonical's product portfolio in a creative way: from bare metal, AI, Kubernetes to chats on diversity. What we are looking for in you Experience managing social media platforms for tech brands, part of a content team or marketing agency. Hands-on knowledge of social media management tools, an understanding of web analytics tools (social and web). Proficiency with at least four social media platforms including LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Meta, Instagram, and Reddit. An analytical eye and a good sense for the type of content that performs best depending on platform and objective. Experience with 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. Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
