Tailscale is hiring a
Communications Manager

Summary

Join Tailscale as a Communications Manager to define, spearhead, and execute comprehensive PR and communications strategies aimed at enhancing brand visibility, positioning executives as thought leaders, and securing impactful media coverage.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills background
• At least 5+ years experience managing PR and comms at similar-staged technology startups with a demonstrable track record of high impact
• Excellent people skills and the ability to manage up – this role will interact closely with our executive team and will require the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively
• Self-starter who can manage multiple projects independently from start to finish
• Hunger to meaningfully grow Tailscale’s brand awareness, especially among technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Define and execute comprehensive PR and communications strategies
• Secure top-tier media placements in major technology and business publications, significantly elevating Tailscale’s profile and driving awareness among our ICP
• Champion the development and execution of thought leadership initiatives for the executive team and other internal leaders, establishing them as prominent voices in the industry via speaking engagements, social media influence, and other content
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a unified and consistent public messaging approach across the organization
• Support comms around our event marketing for our sector’s biggest events (e.g., talk submissions)
• Manage our overall organic social media strategy
• Potential to select and manage an external agency

Preferred Qualifications

• An affinity for learning complex, highly technical products
• Experience working at B2B SaaS or cloud companies
• Understanding of SEO and the related impact from PR
• Experience managing a startup’s social media presence

Benefits

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
• A competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period
• All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere
• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL
• Support for your personal and professional development
• Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration
• A build-your-own home office setup
• Generous parental leave program from your first day