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CanonicalJunior Ads Specialist
Canonical seeks a Junior Ads Specialist to join its marketing team and take ownership of paid strategies. Reporting to the Growth Engineering Manager, the professional in…
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Canonical seeks a Junior Ads Specialist to join its marketing team and take ownership of paid strategies. Reporting to the Growth Engineering Manager, the professional in this role will support marketing colleagues in configuring and observing paid advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. The position involves leveraging automation and artificial intelligence to enhance campaign outcomes and advancing the organization's adtech stack. Established in 2004, Canonical is a remote-first technology enterprise that…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Junior Ads Specialist to join its marketing team and take ownership of paid strategies. Reporting to the Growth Engineering Manager, the professional in this role will support marketing colleagues in configuring and observing paid advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. The position involves leveraging automation and artificial intelligence to enhance campaign outcomes and advancing the organization's adtech stack.
Established in 2004, Canonical is a remote-first technology enterprise that publishes Ubuntu, an open-source platform utilized for cloud computing, machine learning, robotics, and blockchain. The marketing department operates at the intersection of technology adoption and commercial growth, managing digital campaigns, lifecycle initiatives, events, and community development to expand market reach.
This opportunity suits individuals who are passionate about technology marketing, thrive in collaborative settings, and enjoy hands-on problem-solving. Candidates must be comfortable working remotely within the EMEA region and willing to travel internationally up to four times annually for internal gatherings.
Responsibilities
- Assist marketing team members with the setup and ongoing observation of paid advertising campaigns
- Track paid advertisement performance metrics and allocated budgets across the marketing department
- Implement automation and artificial intelligence solutions to elevate paid ad performance
- Contribute to the development of Canonical's adtech infrastructure to reach industry standards
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency with major advertising platforms including Google, LinkedIn, and Meta
- Familiarity with campaign tracking tools and analytics software
- Track record of executing successful lead generation campaigns
- Practical experience with A/B testing and data-driven decision making
- Interpersonal capabilities to build relationships across diverse cross-functional teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks, filter noise, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality
- Engagement with current trends in marketing technology
- Availability to travel up to four times a year for internal events
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote working environment
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD annually
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to travel for in-person colleague sprints
- Priority Pass for travel and long-haul flight upgrades for company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is based remotely in the EMEA region within a company that has operated as a fully remote organization since 2004.
Who will the Junior Ads Specialist report to?
The role reports directly to the Growth Engineering Manager within the marketing team.
What is the salary for this role?
The specific salary is not stated in the posting, though base pay depends on geographical location, experience level, knowledge, and skills, with potential eligibility for annual bonuses and sales incentives.
Are there travel requirements for this position?
Yes, the role requires a willingness to travel up to four times a year for internal events and sprints.
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