Director of Public Relations, Linux Foundation

• 12+ years of public relations experience, including agency
• Demonstrated experience in tech communications with strong familiarity of the open source software ecosystem
• Exceptionally strong writing, editing, and speaking skills
• Strong knowledge of tech media landscape and relationships with key journalists
• Proven ability to manage teams across different projects
• Ability to engage and positively influence multiple internal teams in an agency style environment
• Excellent at collaborating with many contributors, with strong project management skills
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into customer-centric messaging while staying genuine for developer audiences
• Strong client service experience
• Excellent problem-solving and project prioritization skills

Desirable

• This role provides an incredible opportunity to be the communications leader for massive, fast-growing open source software community projects
• You’ll be responsible for developing the PR strategies for these projects, working closely with project marketing and program manager leads to ensure alignment
• Tactical execution will include a combination of activities that support integrated campaigns for projects, including content development, media relations, analyst relations, awards and speaking programs, thought leadership and events support
• Central to all marketing and communications roles at the LF, you will also define communications strategies and programs to grow developer and community engagement
• You will oversee a team of PR professionals and be supported by an expanded team of marketing, creative, event and content professionals
• This role will be responsible for the success of communications efforts and will establish and/or maintain reporting and analytics functions for each project, reporting to the VP of Communications and project boards and committees
• This role will also work closely with the LF Events team to manage PR and communications support for events including the Open Source Summit
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for key projects that align with emerging business priorities and drive project adoption, including:
• Campaigns and media relations strategies to increase paid, earned, and owned media coverage
• Thought leadership strategy to elevate SMEs within the project leadership and community
• Lead media outreach and cultivate relationships with media, analysts, and influencers to enhance projects’' visibility and reputation
• Oversee the creation of high-quality, engaging content including press releases, blog posts, case studies, and presentations, ensuring content resonates with target audiences
• Establish speaking and awards programs
• Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals with a drive for business sense, strategic media engagement, creative community involvement, and tangible results
• Together with the project marketing lead, support the development of project positioning, maintain a cohesive messaging framework, and develop strategic narratives to advance the project's brand awareness and adoption
• Set KPIs for PR efforts that align with the project’s goals and maintain analytical performance reporting on a regular basis
• Work with LF Marketing experts to assess impact of PR efforts (community engagement, online traffic, etc.), to optimize key messages and improve brand awareness
• Stay informed about open source trends, competitive landscape, and emerging business priorities to proactively adapt communication strategies
• Work collaboratively with team members who manage online presence for the project including web properties, developer sites, and social media channels, and provide content and engagement recommendations
• Coordinate LF announcements and press releases
• Orchestrate work with external partners (e.g. events teams, media partners) if needed
• Lead PR support for Linux Foundation events, including on-site attendance for media management
• Support business development with appropriate collateral, such as presentations, pitches, case studies, etc