Digital Community and Engagement Manager

About the role

Aerospike is looking for a digital community and engagement manager to grow our presence across social media, technical communities, and third-party platforms. This person will own our social media strategy while building relationships with developers, engineers, architects, influencers, and industry voices who shape conversations in our space.

Beyond managing social channels, you'll identify opportunities to participate in relevant online discussions, develop influencer partnerships, and expand Aerospike's presence across the external sources that influence how technical audiences discover and evaluate technology. You'll turn community insights into useful content and help strengthen Aerospike's visibility in search and AI-generated answers.

What you'll do

Own social media strategy

• Lead social media strategy, content planning, publishing, and engagement across LinkedIn, X, and other relevant platforms
• Develop engaging content formats, including technical explainers, product demos, walkthrough videos, and educational content
• Partner with design and technical teams to create compelling visual and video content
• Track channel performance, grow relevant audiences, and improve engagement

Build technical community engagement

• Monitor Reddit, Hacker News, Stack Overflow, GitHub, and other relevant forums to identify discussions and opportunities
• Participate in relevant conversations by sharing useful resources and connecting people with Aerospike's expertise
• Build relationships with developers, engineers, and technical community leaders
• Represent Aerospike in online communities and potentially at meetups, conferences, and industry events

Develop influencer and industry relationships

• Identify and build relationships with technical influencers, industry voices, and creators who reach Aerospike's target audiences
• Develop opportunities for collaboration, including co-created content, webinars, interviews, podcasts, and events
• Build an ongoing influencer engagement strategy that expands Aerospike's reach, credibility, and visibility

What you'll bring

• Three or more years of experience in social media, community management, or digital marketing, ideally at a technology company
• Experience owning social media strategy, content, and audience engagement
• Strong writing skills and the ability to create engaging content for technical audiences
• Familiarity with online communities, social listening, and identifying opportunities to join relevant conversations
• Understanding of SEO and AEO, including how third-party mentions and credible sources influence online discovery
• Experience building relationships with influencers, industry voices, or technical creators
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with technical experts and creative teams

Nice to have

• Experience marketing databases, infrastructure software, open source projects, or AI
• Experience pitching contributed articles, securing third-party coverage, or pursuing industry-list inclusion
• Experience creating technical videos, tutorials, or product demos
• Familiarity with AI search visibility and brand-monitoring tools

What success looks like

• A consistent, engaging social presence that grows Aerospike's reach among technical audiences
• Meaningful participation in relevant online conversations and stronger relationships across technical communities
• A growing network of technical influencers and industry voices generating meaningful collaborations and amplification
• Increased inclusion in credible third-party publications, industry lists, comparisons, and sources relevant to technical buyers and AI answer engines
• A steady pipeline of useful content informed by community discussions and technical questions
• Measurable growth in audience engagement, external brand mentions, and visibility across search and AI discovery channels

Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000
(Actual compensation will be based on experience, location, and other relevant factors.)

Aerospike is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an environment free from discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

To keep our recruitment pipeline as high-performance as our database, Aerospike uses AI-driven tools to streamline resume reviews, scheduling, and communication. While we love smart tech, we value human connection even more. AI helps us optimize the process, but real people make 100% of the actual hiring decisions.