Talent Brand Manager

What You’ll Do

• Own and execute Kong’s global Talent Brand strategy, shaping how candidates experience our culture across every touchpoint
• Partner closely with, Talent Acquisition, Marketing and the People team to bring Kong’s employee story to life with consistency and credibility
• Design and run bold, data-driven recruitment marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and qualified candidate conversion
• Own our employer brand presence across careers site content, social channels, job boards, and review platforms — ensuring a clear, compelling voice that makes our digital footprint unforgettable.
• Use data and experimentation to continuously improve performance, leveraging analytics, UTMs, and reporting to inform decisions
• Champion inclusive storytelling that reflects the diversity of our teams and the culture we’re building. Ensure our messaging reflects the diversity we value and the inclusive culture we’re building.
• Stay ahead of employer brand trends, testing new platforms, formats, and ideas to keep Kong competitive in a crowded talent market

We’d Love to See

• 5+ years in recruitment marketing, employer brand, or talent communications — especially in high-growth or global environments
• Proven experience running social media, digital media buys, and recruitment campaigns with measurable results
• Strong creative sensibility and brand storytelling chops — with an eye for consistency and voice
• Comfort using data and analytics to track performance and inform strategy (GA, UTMs, KPIs)
• Strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
• A global mindset and appreciation for cultural nuance across candidate markets

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience marketing to or working alongside technical teams (engineering, DevRel, etc.)
• Background in B2B SaaS, open-source, or developer-first organizations
• Experience with digital reputation management (e.g. Glassdoor, LinkedIn reviews)

Additional Notes

• Travel as needed. We are remote-friendly, with hybrid flexibility if hired in a location with an office presence. Must be willing to complete Kong’s employment process, including a background check