Open Source Content Strategist (Remote, EMEA)

Company : Canonical; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 678,000 - 968,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development budget (USD 2

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel to new locations

Priority Pass for travel and events

Biannual in-person team sprints

Job summary

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, seeks a passionate Content Specialist (Graduate/Associate) to join its open source content team. You will work with product and marketing managers on content production, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with business goals.

You should have a demonstrated interest in technology, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. SEO experience and layout/design chops are a plus, with opportunities to travel to new locations

Qualifications

• Open source writing experience and ability to create authoritative, engaging content.
• Strong writer with interest in technology and attention to detail.
• Experience with search engine optimization required.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge.
• Finisher with problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge sharing and layout/design skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and marketing teams on content production and planning.
• Ensure quality and consistency across content.
• Help shape content strategy to meet business objectives.
• Support knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Open source writing

Technical writing

SEO

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Knowledge sharing

Problem solving

Finishers

Layout and design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Content Management System

SEO tools

Job description

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, seeks a passionate Content Specialist (Graduate/Associate) to join its open source content team. You will work with product and marketing managers on content production, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with business goals.

You should have a demonstrated interest in technology, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. SEO experience and layout/design chops are a plus, with opportunities to travel to new locations