Public Relations Manager, Linux Foundation
$85-97k
Open source hub for developers
Be an early applicant
Open source hub for developers
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$85-97k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create new technology categories by identifying trends, accelerating the growth of nascent technologies, and removing barriers to adoption.
Role
Who you are
- 4-5 years of experience in B2B tech PR, preferably agency or a combination of agency and in-house
- A collaborative team player able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Prove experience as a PR pro in B2B technology a must; and experience working with open source communities is preferred
- Experience with PR measurement and social media management tools and a solid understanding of how to analyse metrics to identify competitive coverage trends and report on KPIs
- Experience building and leading awards and speaking programs
- Strong copywriting skills and the ability to create clean first drafts of content
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (G Suite), MuckRack, GitHub, Asana, HubSpot preferred
- Ability to travel internationally to support project events
What the job involves
- As a Public Relations Manager for the Linux Foundation, you will be pivotal in driving awareness for exciting and impactful open source projects
- You’ll be a key member of the PR team, working alongside marketing teams to grow awareness of open source projects
- The right candidate for this role has experience in B2B tech PR, a strong understanding of the tech media landscape, demonstrated ability to craft compelling pitches, generate media coverage, create thought leadership content and manage multiple PR programs
- You should also have impeccable time management skills and can thrive in a fast-paced, agency-type environment
- Alongside the marketing team, you will work closely with a group of industry thought leaders and program managers, as well as be supported by exceptional teams delivering demand generation tools, creative services, events, analytics, and more
- This position is for an individual contributor, no direct reports
- Support PR strategy execution as you grow your subject matter expertise in open source technology spaces and within industries
- Manage key PR programs and report on results
- Execute thought leadership strategy, crafting content and proactively identifying opportunities
- Generate media coverage across trade, vertical and technology press
- Manage and maintain relationships with key media and influencers to drive coverage
- Track KPIs for PR programs across projects
- Create content including (but not limited to) web copy, blog posts, contributed articles, awards submissions and speaker abstracts
- Support direct and third-party event PR strategy
Our take
The Linux Foundation powers decentralized innovation through its neutral, open-source hub for developers to code, manage, and scale open technology products and ecosystems. The company has a long-standing reputation as one of the most trusted sources on the market.
Utilized by a wide range of organizations, including some of the top enterprises in the world (such as Intel, Fujitsu, Microsoft, and Samsung), the company has over 17,000 organizations contributing to its hub, adding 51M+ lines of code each week.
The company also leads education programs, providing users with training & certification focused on area-specific technical competencies, called SkillCreds, to empower professionals to find new ways to stand out in the highly competitive technology landscape.
With a consistent and ever-growing portfolio of partnerships and innovative projects, along with its recently launched European division, The Linux Foundation is well-set to be a core contributor to open-source innovation around the globe for years to come.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 100% Paid Health Care for Families & Individuals
- Unlimited PTO
- 12 Fully Paid Weeks of Parental Care for Primary and Secondary Caregivers
- Full 401(k) Match (up to the government maximum)
- Virtual Workforce
- Stipend for Home Office Setup, Buying Computers, and Renting Co-Working Spaces
Company HQ
Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jim Zemlin
(CEO, not founder)Founder & former Director of Marketing at Corio. Previous VP of Marketing at Covalent.
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