Marketing Communications Specialist

JetBrains delivers tools that make professional software development a more productive and enjoyable experience. IntelliJ IDEA is our flagship IDE for productive Java development used by millions of developers worldwide. We know we can do much more to bring more value to existing users and promote IntelliJ IDEA to new users.

We want to strengthen the IntelliJ IDEA marketing by adding more people to the team to focus on both product development and marketing outreach.

We are looking for a proactive, passionate, seasoned Marketing Communications Specialist to join our team and develop and implement a marketing communications strategy and drive the related processes, be in close touch with the community, and make a valuable contribution to achieving our goals.

As part of our team, you will:

• Contribute to the IntelliJ IDEA marketing communications strategy with the goal of reaching a wide range of audiences through different channels in order to increase product adoption.
• Define the approach to measuring community-driven results and business impact.
• Identify and monitor the most valuable online events, conferences, and podcasts to join or sponsor to increase product awareness and adoption.
• Maintain the schedule of the most valuable online events, conferences, webinars, and podcasts.
• Prepare public appearances such as exhibitions at trade shows, customer visits, and training sessions.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and promote JetBrains-hosted virtual events and webinars.
• Prepare marketing materials and demos for conferences.
• Monitor and participate in various local community meetups and events.
• Develop and drive community programs to actively engage JVM user groups in learning and advocating for IntelliJ IDEA within their communities.
• Design and implement communication campaigns and activities focused on non-paid media.
• Plan and organize the publishing of our content on external resources.
• Identify and work with external bloggers, influencers, and partner communities to increase product awareness and extend our reach.
• Network with industry experts to drive brand awareness.
• Proactively find new partners for co-marketing.
• Recognize new marketing opportunities and carry out marketing initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, marketing communications, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record in marketing communications or developer relations in a results-oriented, data-driven environment.
• Ability to structure and solve complex problems.
• Effective project management, marketing management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English with good writing skills.

Preferable:

• Experience with preparing events and organizing meetings.
• Presenting as a speaker at conferences or meetings.
• Hands-on programming experience with Java or any other programming language.
• A technical education or a software development background.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building and adapting product communications in a fast-changing environment on a global scale.
• Fascinating work in a dynamic, friendly team.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Six weeks of paid vacation (local regulations can be applied).
• An office library with specialized work-related books and magazines.
• Comfortable working environment, with ergonomic workplaces, fitness and leisure zones and a company-paid car park.
• Excellent opportunity for professional and personal development, opportunity to travel to professional conferences worldwide.
• Additional benefits including lunch, free refreshments and snacks in the office, and more.