Open Source Marketing Specialist - Contractor

The Linux Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 89.000 - 112.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

As a Program Leader, you will partner with Project Directors, steer cross-functional marketing initiatives, and represent strategy in stakeholder meetings, guiding action with clarity and confidence.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in marketing execution, campaign management, or project coordination within technical or open source environments.
• Familiarity with open source ecosystems and Linux Foundation projects.
• Proficiency in HubSpot, social media management software, Google Workspace, and modern martech tools including AI platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to pull, interpret, and present campaign performance data.
• Experience building AI agents to run marketing workflows.
• Ability to work independently in a global remote environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Aufgaben

• Lead data-driven content development and integrated marketing efforts for open source projects, aligning with organizational and project goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to Project Directors, steering cross-functional initiatives and implementing 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, digital advertising, social campaigns — using HubSpot and other martech platforms.
• Monitor, analyze channel performance and deliver detailed engagement reports; optimize workflows.
• Drive project presence at industry events, aligning content with schedules and launches to maximize ROI.
• Lead meetings across virtual global teams and promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Leverage AI tools and emerging marketing tech to drive efficiency across operations.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and sponsors, providing executive-level reporting.

Kenntnisse

Campaign management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven marketing

AI for marketing workflows

Independent in global remote

Ausbildung

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

Tools

HubSpot

Social media management tools

Google Workspace

AI platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Open Source Marketing Specialist

Company Description

The Linux Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit that provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems.

Overview

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

Engagement Type

Independent Contractor / Statement of Work

Description of Services & Key Deliverables

Program Leadership & Strategic Collaboration

• 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 facilitating the implementation of key marketing decisions
• Represent project and marketing strategy in stakeholder meetings, synthesizing insights and guiding action plans with clarity and confidence

Marketing Operations & Content Performance

• Manage content calendars mapped to campaign milestones and stakeholder engagement objectives
• Execute digital marketing activities — including email marketing, digital advertising, and social media campaigns — using HubSpot, Sprout Social, and other modern martech platforms
• Monitor and analyze channel performance metrics across all marketing activities; optimize workflows and deliver detailed engagement reports

Event Promotion & Brand Visibility

• Drive project presence at key industry and community events, providing strategic recommendations to maximize event ROI
• Align promotional content and assets with event schedules, product launches, and technical milestones to build awareness and drive engagement

Team Leadership & Operational Development

• Lead and facilitate meetings across virtual global teams, encouraging agile decision-making and solution-oriented approaches
• Promote a culture of excellence, positivity, and continuous improvement within team and cross-functional engagements
• Leverage AI tools and emerging marketing tech to drive efficiency, productivity, and innovation across marketing operations

Budget & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain clear, regular communication with clients, sponsors, and project committees while providing executive-level reporting and cross-functional coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in marketing execution, campaign management, or project coordination within technical or open source environments
• Familiarity with open source ecosystems, technical communities, and Linux Foundation projects
• Proficiency in HubSpot, social media management software, Google Workspace, and modern martech tools including AI platforms
• Strong analytical skills with proven capability to pull, interpret, and present campaign performance data
• Experience building AI agents to run marketing workflows
• Ability to work independently in a global remote environment and manage cross-functional priorities with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Additional Information

Pay $8,000 - $10,000 per month

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Linux Foundation is a neutral, trusted hub for developers and organizations to code, manage, and scale open technology projects and ecosystems.