Open Source Marketing Lead (Contract, Remote)

Inclusively Remote; United States; Remote; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Linux Foundation is seeking a Marketing Contractor to lead data-driven content development, integrated campaigns, and strategic marketing initiatives across open source projects on a flexible, deliverable-driven basis.

This independent contractor role emphasizes collaboration with project directors, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders, with remote, globally distributed work and a focus on measurable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of marketing execution, campaign management, or project coordination in technical/open source environments.
• Familiarity with open source ecosystems and Linux Foundation projects.
• Proficiency with HubSpot and modern martech tools including AI platforms.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven content development and integrated marketing efforts for open source projects, ensuring alignment with organizational and project-level goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to Project Directors, steering cross-functional initiatives and guiding key marketing decisions.
• Represent project and marketing strategy in stakeholder meetings, synthesizing insights and guiding action plans.
• Manage content calendars mapped to campaign milestones and stakeholder engagement objectives.
• Execute digital marketing activities—email marketing, digital advertising, and social media campaigns.
• Monitor channel performance metrics and optimize workflows with detailed engagement reports.
• Drive project presence at industry events and maximize event ROI.
• Align promotional content with event schedules, product launches, and milestones.
• Lead and facilitate meetings across virtual global teams and promote continuous improvement.
• Leverage AI tools to drive efficiency and innovation across marketing operations.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and sponsors and provide executive-level reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

HubSpot

Social media management software

Google Workspace

AI platforms

Job description

The Linux Foundation is seeking a Marketing Contractor to lead data-driven content development, integrated campaigns, and strategic marketing initiatives across open source projects on a flexible, deliverable-driven basis.

This independent contractor role emphasizes collaboration with project directors, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders, with remote, globally distributed work and a focus on measurable results.