Marketing Associate

Summary

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. The Marketing Associate will be hands-on from day one, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex technical innovations into compelling market value.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to go-to-market planning and execution
• Draft and edit compelling messaging and positioning that highlights business value for diverse target audiences
• Assist in developing campaign plans and content dissemination strategies to ensure our message reaches the right people
• Partner with other demand generation and digital teams to help optimize marketing funnels and track campaign performance
• Work with the wider marketing team to coordinate webinars, events, and social media promotions

Skills

• A genuine passion for technology and a desire to learn about open source
• An ability to break down complex issues and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; you enjoy storytelling and creating impactful content
• A self-starter who can prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting
• A basic understanding of marketing principles or go-to-market strategies (via your degree, internships, or personal projects)
• Someone who is eager to learn, open to feedback, and not afraid to take on new challenges

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A genuine passion for technology and a desire to learn about open source
• An ability to break down complex issues and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; you enjoy storytelling and creating impactful content
• A self-starter who can prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic setting
• A basic understanding of marketing principles or go-to-market strategies (via your degree, internships, or personal projects)
• Someone who is eager to learn, open to feedback, and not afraid to take on new challenges

Benefits

• Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events