Entry-level communications specialist

canonical; Riyadh; Remote; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Entry-level Communications Specialist to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy. In this dynamic role, you will engage with diverse audiences, enhance digital presence, and create compelling messaging that resonates with the brand's identity. You will leverage social media platforms and analytical tools to optimize content performance and drive audience engagement. The position offers the opportunity to work remotely within the EMEA region, allowing for flexibility while contributing to impactful campaigns. If you are passionate about communications and eager to grow in a vibrant tech environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Understanding of best practices for communications in tech.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a communications strategy across multiple channels.
• Deliver analysis and reporting on communications performance.

Skills

Communications Strategy Development

Copywriting

Social Media Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Content Marketing

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

Sprout Social

Google Analytics

Jira

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration (Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

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

What your day will look like

• Develop a communications strategy across multiple channels, with a focus on excellent planning and timely delivery
• Deliver regular analysis and reporting on various communications channels, content performance and campaigns results
• Support the growth and nurturing of Canonical's digital 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

• Understanding of best practices for communications in tech
• Hands-on knowledge of social media management tools like Sprout Social; an understanding of web analytics tools (social and web like Google Analytics) is a plus
• 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
• 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
• Affinity for planning is a must; experience with project management tools like Jira is an advantage
• Interest in video and production, with some projects or strong thoughts on the use of video in social media
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal or external events

Company Industry

• IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

• Entry-level Communications Specialist