Senior communications specialist – social media

Job Overview

Canonical is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist with a focus on social media to join their remote-first team within the EMEA region. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing social media strategies, enhancing brand presence, and engaging with a global community to promote open-source technology.

Company Overview

We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company. We’re also the publishers of Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000+ contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others’​. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – this is the future of open source, which is why we’re proud to be the developers of the fastest growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed. If you’re interested in a career at Canonical, we are a remote-first company so please apply to any suitable role as skills are valued more than location, despite some having a preferred geographic preference.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies aligned with company goals.
• Manage and grow Canonical’s presence across various social media platforms.
• Create compelling and engaging content, including text, image, and video.
• Monitor social media trends, tools, and applications, applying best practices.
• Analyze social media performance data to optimize campaigns and report on ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, and product teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Communications Specialist or Social Media Manager in a mid-to-senior role.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing successful social media campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of social media analytics, reporting, and management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote-first global environment.
• Passion for open source technology and community engagement is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the open-source industry.
• Flexible, remote-first work environment, promoting work-life balance.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a passionate and collaborative global team.
• Contribute to the success of Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.