Entry-level communications specialist

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Employment type
Full Time,
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10 Jul 2026
Experience level
Entry-Level
Junior
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About Canonical Ltd.

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AI Summary

This entry-level communications specialist role at Canonical involves managing social media channels for a global tech brand. You will create and schedule content, analyze metrics, and engage with audiences across platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and marketing, with experience in social media management and analytics. This remote position offers a learning budget and the opportunity to work with a team focused on open-source innovation.

Role DNA

Job Complexity
Easy Hard
Pace & Pressure
Relaxed Fast-paced
Autonomy Level
Guided Full Ownership
Communication Load
Independent Highly Collaborative
AI Insight The role is entry-level, requiring basic social media skills and minimal experience, making it relatively easy for a motivated candidate.

Salary Analysis

Median Highly Competitive
$50,000
US Market
$35k – 65k
0 $72k
AI Insight The salary is not specified in the listing, but for an entry-level communications specialist in the US market, the median is around $50,000. This is competitive for a remote role with additional benefits like a learning budget.

Key Skills

Social Media Management Content Creation Copywriting Analytics B2B Marketing Campaign Management Community Management Customer Engagement SEO Communication

Dear Hiring Team,

I am thrilled to apply for the Entry-level Communications Specialist position at Canonical. With a strong passion for technology and social media, I have developed skills in content creation, analytics, and community management through previous internships. I am particularly drawn to Canonical's commitment to open source and its global impact.

In my recent role, I managed social media accounts for a tech startup, increasing engagement by 30% through targeted campaigns. I am eager to bring my creativity and analytical mindset to support Canonical's communications team.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team.

How would you approach creating a social media calendar for a new product launch?
I would start by understanding the target audience and key messaging, then plan a mix of content types (videos, infographics, posts) across platforms, ensuring alignment with campaign goals. I would schedule posts using tools like Hootsuite and monitor engagement to adjust in real-time.
Describe a time you used data to improve social media performance.
In a previous internship, I analyzed post engagement metrics and found that video content had 50% higher click-through rates. I shifted the strategy to include more video, resulting in a 20% increase in overall engagement within two months.
How do you stay updated with social media trends and algorithm changes?
I follow industry blogs like Social Media Examiner and attend webinars. I also experiment with new features personally to understand best practices.
How would you handle negative comments or a social media crisis?
I would respond promptly with empathy, acknowledge the issue, and offer to take the conversation offline to resolve it. I would also escalate to management if needed and document the incident for future prevention.
Why are you interested in Canonical and open-source technology?
I admire Canonical's role in making open-source accessible. I believe in the collaborative nature of open source and am excited to contribute to a brand that empowers developers worldwide.

The role of a Entry-level communications specialist at Canonical

We’re on the look out for a brilliant B2B Social Media Marketing Manager to join our team and take our communications to the next level. Our social media provides a window between the people who make our products and those who use them. With audiences in the millions, our online communities have the opportunity to talk to us, engage with us, provide feedback and be involved in the world of Ubuntu. From #opensource to coffee on K8s, launch previews to twitter storms over some cool release swag, our marketing team is committed to creating conversations with audiences all over planet earth: developers, tech enthusiasts, security engineers…

The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, technology marketing and the use of technology in marketing. They prefer to work in an environment that emphasises ownership of campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity and a drive to continually improve oneself / the team / the organisation. They love to problem solve, get hands-on, experiment, measure and use automation to make daily life easier. 

This role sits in the communications team reporting to the director of communications.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

What your day will look like

  • Create, schedule and publish content and campaigns across multiple social media channels
  • Deliver regular analysis and reporting on social media metrics, content performance and campaigns results
  • Support the growth and nurturing of Canonical’s social media audiences, while increasing engagement rates and valuable actions
  • Develop flair with copywriting and asset creation to create messaging that aligns with the brand and its personality, and drives audiences towards action
  • Be responsible for executing A/B and multivariate growth tests
  • Be audience centric, focusing on platform and community moderation, as well as direct audience engagement
  • Create awareness on integrated campaigns, product launches, webinar series, industry announcements and core content
  • Package all of Canonical’s product offerings and educational material creatively, from bare metal, AI, Kubernetes to chats on diversity and CSR.

What we are looking for in you

  • Experience managing social media platforms for tech brands, part of a content team or marketing agency
  • Hands-on knowledge of social media management tools, an understanding of web analytics tools (social and web)
  • Proficiency with at least four social media platforms including LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Reddit
  • An analytical eye and a good sense for the type of content that performs best depending on platform and objective
  • Experience with educational content funnels, and using video as a core social media marketing asset
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and aptitude for forging trusting relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong content marketer
  • Proven ability to prioritise and differentiate what matters from the noise, meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality
  • Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

  • 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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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