Tailscale
Head of Communications
Remote (Canada) +2 · Remote · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 24, 2026
- Location
- Remote (Canada)
Canada
United States - Experience
- 10+ years.
About the job
Leads and scales Tailscale’s global communications function, shaping its market narrative, media presence, and reputation as a secure connectivity platform.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute global communications strategy, including product, corporate, media, international, internal, executive, and crisis communications.
- Translate technical products, company developments, and customer impact into compelling stories and media opportunities across traditional and emerging channels.
- Build and lead the communications team, manage agency partners, and establish scalable processes and performance measurement.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience in public relations, product communications, or corporate communications.
- Track record of securing earned media coverage and building journalist relationships.
- Expertise translating complex technical products into clear stories; exceptional writing and editorial judgment.
- Experience managing communications professionals and agency partners, advising senior executives, and handling sensitive communications.
Nice to have
- Experience in networking, cybersecurity, infrastructure, developer tools, or AI.
- Experience scaling communications at a global high-growth technology company; fundraising, acquisition, pre-IPO/IPO, analyst relations, policy, or industry research experience.
Pay
$254,600 — $317,580 CAD (base salary)
AI focus
Open to leveraging AI to support communications operations and execution, without replacing human taste and judgment.
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