Global Head of Communications & Brand Strategy

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remoto; USD 190.000 - 237.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote-first culture

Competitive compensation

Health, vision, dental benefits

Professional development stipend $1500

Paid time off

Build-your-own home office setup

Parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Tailscale is seeking a strategic Head of Communications to lead global communications, shape market perception, and elevate visibility across media. You will own product and corporate communications, PR strategy, media relations, and executive storytelling, partnering with the CEO and policy leads to align narratives.

This builder leader will start hands-on, hire a small team, and scale communications with product launches, partnerships, and international campaigns.

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in public relations, product communications, or corporate communications, ideally within high-growth B2B technology companies.
• Proven track record of securing meaningful earned media coverage and building strong relationships with influential journalists.
• Deep product communications expertise, with the ability to translate complex technical products into clear, compelling stories.
• Experience hiring, managing, and developing communications professionals and overseeing agency partners.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment across external, executive, and internal communications.
• Experience advising senior executives and navigating high-stakes or sensitive communications situations.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute Tailscale's global communications strategy, strengthening brand awareness, reputation, and market leadership.
• Lead product and technology communications, translating complex innovations, product launches, and customer stories into compelling narratives that earn meaningful media coverage.
• Build strong relationships with top-tier business, technology, cybersecurity, and AI journalists, driving proactive media opportunities and increasing Tailscale's share of voice.
• Expand presence across emerging media channels, including influential podcasts, newsletters, creators, and technical communities.
• Own corporate communications for major milestones, partnerships, funding announcements, and other business developments.
• Build and scale international communications programs, including regional media relations and agency partnerships.
• Develop executive communications and thought leadership programs for leadership outside the CEO, coordinating with policy communications lead for alignment.
• Oversee internal communications with People and leadership on company messaging and employee engagement.
• Lead crisis communications and improve processes as we scale.
• Own awards and recognition strategy, identifying and securing high-value industry accolades.
• Hire and develop a high-performing team while overseeing external agencies and processes.
• Partner with CEO and policy communications to maintain consistent narratives.

Conoscenze

Public relations

Corporate communications

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing/editing

Executive communications

Descrizione del lavoro

Tailscale is seeking a strategic Head of Communications to lead global communications, shape market perception, and elevate visibility across media. You will own product and corporate communications, PR strategy, media relations, and executive storytelling, partnering with the CEO and policy leads to align narratives.

This builder leader will start hands-on, hire a small team, and scale communications with product launches, partnerships, and international campaigns.