Director of Marketing & Communications, AGL

  • Full-time

Company Description

Automotive Grade Linux is a collaborative open-source project that is bringing together automakers, suppliers, and technology companies to accelerate the development and adoption of a fully open software stack for the connected car. With Linux at its core, AGL is developing an open platform from the ground up that can serve as the de facto industry standard to enable the rapid development of new features and technologies.

Job Description

As a Senior Marketing Manager, you will be pivotal in bringing to market the Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) brand. Your role will engage and manage communication with our many community members and public relations. You will build out a core set of internal and external content to support this, including case studies, testimonials, etc. You will be a key liaison for community member concerns while establishing clear messaging all while maintaining a strong brand awareness at all times for AGL.

This position is for an individual contributor, no direct reports 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop clear and engaging content that is consistent with the company's brand image and addresses both business goals and customer needs.
    • Content including press releases, newsletter, blogs, and, social media posts 
  • Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
    • Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as AGL’s spokesperson
    • Maintain relationships with media outlets
  • Analyze community engagement and create strategic plans to optimize SEO for AGL projects.
  • Plan and organize attendance for AGL events
  • Manage Social Media channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and blogs

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of marketing experience in B2B business, preferably in open source

  • Previous relationships with media publications and outlets

  • Experience with communication B2B communities

  • Previous knowledge of open-source software/community

  • Previous experience in social media management and SEO strategy

  • Ability to interface at all levels maintaining strong working relationships across cross-functional teams

Additional Information

The Linux Foundation is creating the greatest shared technology investment in history by enabling open source collaboration across companies, developers, and users. We are the organization of choice to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development and commercial adoption.

The Linux Foundation is an all-remote workforce that hires world-class talent.  We are as passionate about providing a flexible and supportive work culture as we are about open-source software. Collaboration is in our DNA, and we pride ourselves on being able to work closely together while not being tied to an office. We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., top of the line healthcare plans, unlimited PTO, and 100% 401k match up to the IRS-defined limit per year.

The Linux Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.