Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, is a team of passionate individuals who have turned a clever idea into a thriving business, and have gained an invaluable insight into the state of the Internet on a truly global scale. Ookla is looking for a Marketing Specialist to support the tactical execution of projects essential to the marketing team’s goals and objectives.

This role is ideal for an individual who already has entry-level experience in their marketing career and is now looking to grow their skills in a challenging, dynamic work environment with the support of a cross-functional team. Candidates should be eager to get involved in a wide variety of marketing related areas, pitching in wherever the need is greatest while also carving out areas of personal ownership over time. Flexibility is important as it is likely that the role’s responsibilities will change from week to week depending on current departmental focus areas.

Strong preference will be given to candidates with some prior experience working in tech marketing or an equivalent environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct global market research and distill findings into actionable strategy recommendations
• Create materials and represent topics around data, technical product information, and telecom industry focus areasWrite and copy edit sections of articles, reports, op-eds, and other external facing materials
  
• Pitch content pieces and reports to the media, develop relationships with press and analysts
• Own relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Support Ookla attendance at trade shows and events
• Communicate with Ookla’s user community via social media and other direct mediums
• Coordinate specific cross-departmental projects, including those with the sales and product teams
• Measure and report on key metrics related to project progress and success

Requirements

• 2-4+ years experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Strong business writing skills
• Familiarity with general marketing principles and the digital marketing landscape
• Able to work closely with colleagues and foster a positive, inclusive work environment
• Energized by a fast-paced environment where project priorities and key messages change frequently
• Experience in the internet or telecommunications industry not required, but a plus
• Have a point of view, but are low ego

Benefits

Ookla prides themselves on company perks and benefits, both practical and unconventional. We offer top-of-market compensation, flexible schedules, transit passes, on- and off-site happy hours, team activities, provided lunch on Wednesdays and consistently stocked snacks in the office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, paid vacation and sick time, personal days, ESPP options, health/dental insurance coverage and a stand-out parental leave. We also provide the best hardware, software and tools available for you to do your work.