Adobe Product Family, Audience Development, Blog, Calendar Management, Community Development, Computer Firmware, Content Development, Content Management, Ecosystems, Editing, Engineering Software, LinkedIn, Linux Operating System, Marketing, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Newsletter, Open Source, Operating Systems, Power Amplifier, Product Design, Product Development, Product Marketing, Programming Tools, Social Media, Storytelling, Systems Administration/Management, Video Editing, Voice Applications, Writing Skills
Description
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid- 4/1)
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Marketing Director
Job Type: Full-Time
The Role
This role owns how System76 communicates with the worldacross social media, newsletters, and long-form content. Youll translate product development into clear, compelling updates. Youll connect with users and developers. And youll shape the voice of System76 across every outward-facing channel. This is a hands-on role for someone who can write, create, engage, and iterate quickly.
What Youll Do
Content & Storytelling
Write and publish blog posts about:
Product releases (Pop!_OS, COSMIC, hardware)
Behind-the-scenes development updates
Engineering deep dives (in collaboration with devs)
Translate complex technical work into clear, engaging narratives
Newsletter (Lifecycle + Updates)
Own the System76 newsletter end-to-end:
Editorial calendar
Writing and editing with a focus on brand growth and product education
Segmentation and optimization
Ensure customers stay informed and excited about whats shipping
Social Media & Community Presence
- Manage System76s social channels (X, LinkedIn, Mastodon, Reddit, etc.)
- Engage directly with the community (developers, Linux users, customers)
- Turn product updates into short-form, high-signal content
- Identify and amplify community contributions
Editorial Ownership
- Maintain a consistent, recognizable System76 voice
- Build and manage a content calendar aligned with product releases
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams
Feedback Loop
- Surface insights from the community back to internal teams
- Identify content opportunities based on user questions and trends
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring
Core Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills (clear, concise, technical when needed)
- Experience managing blog + newsletter + social as a cohesive system
- Strong sense of product storytelling
Experience
- 10+ years in developing multi-platform content, community, or product marketing
- Experience with HubSpot marketing platform, ability to produce visual content within Canva or Adobe
- Familiarity in editing short form videos for social platforms
- Experience with developer or technical audiences strongly preferred
- Familiarity with Linux, open source, or developer tools is a major plus
Traits
- Self-directed and fast-moving
- Comfortable working directly with engineers
- Strong editorial judgment (what matters, what doesnt)
- Genuinely interested in open source and the Linux ecosystem
What We Offer
- Salary: $95,000 $125,000 annual + benefits (401k, Health, PTO)
- A mission-driven team passionate about open source and user freedom
- Hybrid flexibility and a collaborative work culture
- Work on cutting-edge hardware and software used by engineers and creators
- Opportunity to shape the future of open source technology
Why This Role Matters
System76 is building a complete computing platformfrom firmware to hardware to OS and OS services. That only works if people understand it, trust it, and feel part of it. This role is how that connection happens.