Communications Manager

About Tailscale 

Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.

Job Description

We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Communications Manager to join the marketing team at Tailscale. As Tailscale’s first Communications Manager, you will define, spearhead, and execute comprehensive PR and communications strategies aimed at enhancing brand visibility, positioning executives as thought leaders, and securing impactful media coverage. If you are a self-starter with PR and communications experience at early-stage companies hungry for impact, read on.

Key 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

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

It’s nice if you have:

• 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

As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. We use San Francisco market data to establish our pay ranges.

CAN Pay Ranges

$152,760 - $190,280 CAD

Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic!

What We Offer

• An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.

• A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).

• Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!

• All-remote with the opportunity to work from anywhere—enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). 

• Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team/department off-sites, or use your individual travel budget to meet up with team members in Canada, the US, or the UK. 

• Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. 

• Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world! We encourage all Tailscalars to take 4-6 weeks of vacation annually. 

• A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own. 

• Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks.