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Marketing Director, RISC-V International

Linux Foundation Co, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Marketing Director, RISC-V International

Full-timeRISC-V is an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) standard enabling a new era of processor innovation through open collaboration. RISC-V International enables the community to share technical investment, contribute to the strategic future, create more rapidly, enjoy unprecedented design freedom, and substantially reduce the cost of innovation.The RISC-V Marketing Director will play a crucial role in advancing RISC-V’s mission by developing and executing marketing strategies that drive member engagement and success, amplification of RISC-V adoption via multiple channels, online content cultivation, membership growth, educational program engagement, and successful global and local events. This role is designed for a seasoned marketing professional with deep expertise in semiconductor technologies and an understanding of the unique needs of community-driven organizations. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the CEO of RISC-V International, its Board, and key stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Marketing Leadership:

Develop and implement a marketing strategy that aligns with RISC-V’s mission and revenue goals, focusing on member engagement and success, amplification of RISC-V adoption via multiple channels, online content cultivation, membership growth, and successful global and local events.Membership Growth:

Drive initiatives to increase membership within the RISC-V Foundation, crafting messaging and campaigns that highlight the benefits of joining the RISC-V community.Event Leadership:

Collaborate with community stakeholders, Committees, agencies, and central LF marketing and events teams to cultivate high-value global, regional, and local events.Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage with member stakeholders and committees, Board members, event sponsors, the CEO, and related LF and agency teams to gather insights and feedback that inform marketing strategies.Thought Leadership & Advocacy:

Position RISC-V as a leader in the semiconductor space by developing thought leadership content, including white papers, webinars, and speaking engagements.Leverage Linux Foundation central Marketing:

Work closely with the Linux Foundation’s central marketing function for best practices, Martech, tools, resources, and expertise to maximize RISC-V’s reach and impact.Content Development:

Lead creation of high-quality content that supports RISC-V’s strategic objectives, including case studies, blogs, and educational materials.Digital Strategy:

Lead digital strategy including website and developer experience together with community stakeholders and centralized LF IT and creative teams.Analyst and Public Relations (PR):

Manage public relations efforts to enhance RISC-V’s visibility and reputation within the industry.Reporting & Analytics:

Establish and track key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.Coordination:

Coordinate marketing functions across team, agencies, member organizations, and Linux Foundation teams.Certification Brand Value:

Lead Certification brand value work together with Certification Steering Committee and related stakeholders.Key Performance IndicatorsMembership Growth: Increase in the number of new members joining the RISC-V Foundation while reducing the churn of existing members.Event Success: Amount of sponsorship secured and revenue generated from RISC-V events.Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from the Board, CEO, and community stakeholders on the effectiveness of marketing efforts.Content Performance: Engagement metrics for thought leadership content.PR Impact: Media mentions and coverage quality.Coordination Effectiveness: Successful alignment and coordination with the Linux Foundation’s central marketing team.Minimum RequirementsTechnology Marketing Expertise: 10+ years of progressive experience in technology marketing, with a preferred background in semiconductor technologies or related fields.Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the semiconductor or related industry.Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to work closely with executive leadership, boards, and community stakeholders.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience managing comms including AR/PR, messaging, and related agency relationships.Experience in conference and event management.Experience in digital marketing, social, CRM, and related tools.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.Preferred: Experience working within open-source communities or standards bodies.This position is employed by the Linux Foundation as a full-time role, dedicated 100% to RISC-V International. The Linux Foundation provides general management and operational services to RISC-V International.The Linux Foundation is an all-remote workforce that hires top-notch talent. We offer exceptional benefits - e.g., fantastic health care, Unlimited PTO, 100% 401k match up to $18k, profit-sharing, and exceptional healthcare plans. Salary Range: $175,000-$200,000.The Linux Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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