Talent Brand Manager

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If you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box - were looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

Location: Toronto

At Kong were the AI Connectivity Company building the backbone that connects modern software systems and teams in an increasingly intelligent world. To fuel that vision we need bold talentand a bold story to match.

If you believe employer branding is more than just polished posts and catchy taglinesif you see it as a strategic lever for talent culture and growththen you might be exactly who were looking for.

As Talent Brand Manager youll own the story we tell the world about what it means to work at Kong. Youll shape how engineers account executives and boundary-pushers discover us remember us and choose to grow with us. This is a high-impact high-visibility role where creativity meets data and where employer brand becomes a driver of business strategy in the AI era.

What Youll Do

• Own and execute Kongs 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 Kongs 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 were building. Ensure our messaging reflects the diversity we value and the inclusive culture were building.

• Stay ahead of employer brand trends testing new platforms formats and ideas to keep Kong competitive in a crowded talent market

Wed 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 Kongs employment process including a background check

About Kong:

Kong Inc. a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike Kongs unified API and AI platform Kong Konnect enables organizations to secure manage accelerate govern and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information visit .

Required Experience:

Manager