Field Communications Manager

　　at GitLab

　　Remote, United Kingdom

　　The GitLab DevSecOps platform (https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform/) empowers 100,000+ organizations to deliver software faster and more efficiently. We are one of the world’s largest all-remote companies (https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/) with 2,000+ team members and values (https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/) that foster a culture where people embrace the belief that everyone can contribute. Learn more about Life at GitLab (https://vimeo.com/778157354) .

　　Remote, Western Europe

　　As an individual contributor reporting to the Sr. Manager, Field Communications and Content, you will be responsible for managing communication programs and initiatives that inform and enable Field sellers with crucial information for their roles.

　　An overview of this role

　　In this role, you will partner with groups across the business – from Product Marketing and Management, Corporate Communications, Field Security, Support, Customer Advocacy and more – to support initiatives that impact the Field by providing communications guidance and support. You will also maintain regular communication programs that help amplify and reinforce key messages.

　　If you are a strong communicator with a passion for change management and supporting your audience with clear and effective communications, if you like analyzing the effectiveness of programs and iterating to improve results, and if you like collaborating and building relationships with cross-functional go-to-market teams, apply today.

　　What you’ll do

　　Manage effective Field Communication strategies and tactics, including, but not limited to, newsletters, videos, memos, presentations and more.

　　Maintain regular communications programs including weekly and monthly newsletters and support for the GitLab monthly release.

　　Support the Field Communications announcement calendar, working with DRIs across the business to triage requests and advise on communication approach and timing.

　　Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teams such as Field Enablement, Product Marketing, and others for aligned content and communication delivery.

　　Support senior team members where needed on company initiatives that impact Field teams.

　　Champion efforts to improve Field Communications via GitLab’s handbook-first approach to learning and development.

　　Develop and implement a strategy for soliciting feedback from GitLab Field team members to inform communication priorities and requirements.

　　Assist in the communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership as needed.

　　Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

　　What you’ll bring

　　Experience in copywriting and editing

　　Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

　　Excellent team player and ability to effectively collaborate with others

　　Strong organizational and planning abilities

　　Strong project management skills and attention to detail needing minimal supervision

　　Working knowledge of Google docs; photo and video-editing software is a plus

　　Proven experience as a communications specialist, preferably with tech B2B sales audiences

　　Proven experience developing and executing effective sales newsletters is a huge plus

　　Experience with a marketing/communications platform (examples: Staffbase, Mailchimp) is preferred

　　Experience in web design and content creation is a plus

　　Knowledge of the software development life cycle, DevOps, and/or open source software is a plus

　　How GitLab will support you

　　The GitLab Field Enablement team exists to inspire our field and partners to achieve high levels of success through the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills and behaviors - at scale - that improve productivity and accelerate customer outcomes & growth. We have a lot of fun doing this!

　　Thanks to our Transparency (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values/#transparency) value, you can learn more about our Field Enablement strategy and programs on our Field Enablement Team Handbook (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/sales/field-operations/field-enablement/) page.

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