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CanonicalMarketing Associate
Canonical seeks a Marketing Associate to join its globally distributed, remote team on a full-time basis. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led software provider that publishes Ubuntu,…
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Canonical seeks a Marketing Associate to join its globally distributed, remote team on a full-time basis. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led software provider that publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system utilized in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and IoT initiatives. The company operates globally with over 1,200 employees across more than 75 countries and has maintained a remote-first work environment since 2004. In this hands-on position, the Marketing Associate…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Marketing Associate to join its globally distributed, remote team on a full-time basis. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led software provider that publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system utilized in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and IoT initiatives. The company operates globally with over 1,200 employees across more than 75 countries and has maintained a remote-first work environment since 2004.
In this hands-on position, the Marketing Associate will help translate complex technical innovations into clear market value for developers and decision-makers. This role suits individuals who combine a passion for technology with strong communication and analytical skills, and who are eager to learn foundational marketing principles in a fast-paced environment. Team members collaborate across cross-functional units, balance storytelling with data-driven experiments, and meet in person two to four times a year at international locations for strategy alignment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to go-to-market planning and execution
- Draft and edit messaging and positioning to communicate business value to target audiences
- Assist in creating campaign plans and content dissemination strategies
- Partner with demand generation and digital teams to optimize marketing funnels and track campaign performance
- Coordinate webinars, events, and social media promotions alongside the broader marketing team
Requirements
- Genuine curiosity about technology and a desire to learn about open source
- Ability to analyze complex issues and formulate clear, actionable recommendations
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Self-starting and proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Qualifications
- Foundational knowledge of marketing principles or go-to-market strategies obtained through a degree, internships, or personal projects
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote working environment
- Personal learning and development budget of 2000 USD per annum
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel for international team sprints
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
- Potential eligibility for annual bonuses and sales incentives
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is based remotely on a global scale. Canonical has operated as a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.
What is the employment type?
The position is full-time.
What is the salary for the Marketing Associate role?
The job posting does not specify a salary, noting that base pay depends on geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills.
Are there travel requirements for this job?
While the role is remote, teams meet in person two to four times per year at various international locations for strategy and execution alignment sprints.
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