Remote Open Source Marketing Lead (Contractor)

The Linux Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Campaign management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven marketing

AI for marketing workflows

Independent in global remote

Education

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

Tools

HubSpot

Social media management tools

Google Workspace

AI platforms

Job description

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.