Sourcefabric is Europe’s largest developer of open source tools for news media. As an organisation, we are at the forefront of development at the intersection of technology, journalism and public benefit.
Sourcefabric is a trusted technology provider for newsrooms. Our flagship project Superdesk is an end-to-end news creation, production, curation, distribution and publishing platform that brings unprecedented flexibility to any newsroom.
We are looking for a new
Head of Marketing & Communications (m/f)
to join our team in Prague or Berlin.
As Head of Marketing & Communications, you will develop strategic marketing and communication plans to promote Sourcefabric as a prominent hub for open source software development for journalism. You will support our Business Development team in winning more clients through marketing efforts for Superdesk, our flagship software product.
About the role:
- Sourcefabric is revolutionising the technology of journalism. We are building the new open source code base for newsrooms. We are looking for somebody to help us tell that story.
- You'll be at the heart of our organisation and it will be your mission to put Sourcefabric at the heart of media houses worldwide. Your success will improve the lives of journalists everywhere.
- Your responsibilities will span marketing, communications, press relations, outreach, internal communications and community management. To fill this position, you need to understand the news industry inside out. Self-motivation is essential. You will discuss and agree goals with management, but how you achieve those and direct and deploy your small team to that end is down to you.
- This is a varied role and no day will look the same. You will work across all teams and levels within Sourcefabric as well as externally.
Responsibilities:
- Superdesk / Live Blog marketing and promotion
- You will oversee the creation of Superdesk B2B marketing campaigns for Superdesk and B2C campaigns for our new Live Blog SaaS product.
- Together with your team, you will plan resources, coordinate the campaigns’ execution and monitor and evaluate their effectiveness.
- You will develop and implement an effective video marketing strategy, incl. the production of such videos
- You will coordinate the conception and production of compelling case studies on our clients. These case studies will become the basis for other materials - our websites, case study document/brochures, social media, talks at events.
Communications
- You are the keeper of the Sourcefabric brand. You will be responsible for maintaining and growing the brand and refining its unique selling points.
- You will be responsible for the content, functionality and appearance of our corporate website and product sites.
- You will build constant buzz. We have outstanding products and a first-class team to make them. It’s up to you to tell the world.
- You will produce and/or oversee materials and presentations to diverse audiences, primarily journalists and decision-makers in major news organisations.
- You will be the first point of contact for press requests.
- At times, you may be the voice of Sourcefabric. You will create press materials to accompany our news or software releases.
- You will tell our story across all of Sourcefabric’s online channels, and will help create print and other materials needed by our various departments and teams.
Internal Communications
- You will manage internal communications to ensure that all our teams are the first to hear about Sourcefabric's latest project ideas, news and achievements anywhere and everywhere.
- Your job will require daily communication with a dispersed team of international colleagues.
Requirements:
- Three to five years of experience in marketing and communications, preferably within a technology-related field
- Degree in Marketing or equivalent experience
- A thorough understanding of branding and marketing practices
- Native English speaker (or native-level proficiency)
- A thorough knowledge of the news industry
- Experience in project management
- Experience in managing a small team
- Comfortable to work with remote teams worldwide
You’ll report to the Managing Director and manage our Digital Marketing Manager and Communications Strategist. You will work closely with everyone in the organisation, and especially with the heads of Business Development (for marketing and sales material), Design (for the website UI and graphics), Implementations (for case studies and pitch material), and Partnerships (for background stories supporting grant applications). You will also work closely with the CTO regarding software releases and materials for developer evangelism and the COO regarding all organisational developments.
What we offer
At Sourcefabric, we know how to work hard, but we also know how to have fun. Our employees are so much more than their jobs, and we recognise that and celebrate it in many ways. From marathon runners to music composers, we continue to learn new and interesting things about our fellow employees every day.
(Some of) the perks…
- An international environment: Find yourself surrounded by talented team members from across the globe (more than 14 countries).
- Opportunities for travel: We have offices and clients worldwide and you'll need to visit lots of them. Joining Sourcefabric requires a passport :)
- A competitive work package: This includes flexible working arrangements, fantastic office locations (think Prague, Berlin, Toronto and more) and training opportunities to help you grow and develop your personal skill set.
- Annual jamboree: Our staff get-together, Sourcecamp, is part hackathon, part show-and-tell, part strategy-wrangling and all fun. We fly everyone from wherever they are based to our chosen location (which could be anywhere) and spend a few days working together and creating great memories in a lovely setting.
How to apply
Send your CV (no more than two pages) and a cover letter (including your salary expectations) to jobs@sourcefabric.org.
Interviews will take place in February.
Wait for us to reply. Even if we don’t think it will be a good fit for the both of us, we will get back to you!
* NO AGENCIES PLEASE. Please note that we only consider applications submitted by individuals, recruiting agencies should refrain from contacting us.
* Applicants must have a valid work permit in the Czech Republic or Germany.
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