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CanonicalSenior communications specialist - social media
Canonical seeks a Senior Communications Specialist for social media to join its communications team and act as the voice of the company across multiple channels. This…
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Canonical seeks a Senior Communications Specialist for social media to join its communications team and act as the voice of the company across multiple channels. This fully remote position is based in the EMEA region and reports directly to the director of communications. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led enterprise and technology market provider of open source software and operating systems, notably publishing the Ubuntu platform utilized in cloud computing, data…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Senior Communications Specialist for social media to join its communications team and act as the voice of the company across multiple channels. This fully remote position is based in the EMEA region and reports directly to the director of communications. Canonical is a profitable, founder-led enterprise and technology market provider of open source software and operating systems, notably publishing the Ubuntu platform utilized in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, IoT, and engineering initiatives.
The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and marketing, highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven to implement social media strategies focused on brand differentiation and long-term equity. The role suits an analytical professional who enjoys hands-on problem solving, experimentation, measuring performance, and utilizing modern tools including automation and artificial intelligence. The person in this position will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders while shaping the online presence of a brand that touches the modern technology stack and engages millions of community members.
Responsibilities
- Develop and own the multi-channel communications strategy with a focus on planning, message quality, and timely delivery
- Deliver regular performance analysis and reporting across communications channels, content, and campaigns
- Support enterprise audience growth and nurturing while driving product adoption
- Produce copywriting and digital assets that align with brand personality and motivate audience action
- Utilize modern tools to understand market sentiment with an audience-centric approach
- Raise awareness for integrated campaigns, product launches, webinars, industry announcements, and core content
- Oversee the distribution strategy and cross-channel alignment for product offerings and educational materials
- Own the organic social media process by establishing standards and leading planning and distribution
Requirements
- Deep experience across all major social media platforms paired with strong creative judgement
- Hands-on knowledge of social media management and analytics tools
- Strong verbal, written, and content marketing communication skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively, manage deadlines without compromising quality, and separate signal from noise
- Proven analytical capability to build measurement frameworks supporting senior decision-making
Qualifications
- Understanding of technology communications best practices
- Interest in mentorship and team development
- Aptitude for building cross-functional relationships supporting campaign objectives, paid media strategies, and PR/AR initiatives
- Interest in video production with practical project experience or strategic perspectives on utilizing video in social media
- Willingness to travel up to four times annually for internal or external events
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote working environment
- Annual personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel for team sprints
- Priority Pass for travel and long-haul travel upgrades for company events
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this role is fully remote and based in the EMEA region.
Who will this role report to?
This senior position reports directly to the director of communications.
Does the posting specify the salary?
No, the salary is not stated in the job posting.
Will travel be required for this job?
Yes, the candidate must be willing to travel up to four times a year for internal or external events.
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