Technical Social Media Coordinator

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Tailscale </strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Description</strong></span></p> <p>Tailscale is looking for a Technical Social Media Coordinator to manage our day-to-day presence across social platforms to find and meet developers where they are. This is a fully-remote, dynamic role that combines social media management with hands-on video production, with the work split approximately 50/50.</p> <p>You will plan and publish daily content, work cross-functionally to turn technical updates into clear and compelling stories, and help create short-form videos and demos that show Tailscale in action. From editing YouTube videos and producing short, engaging clips to highlighting new features and open source contributions, you will turn technical updates into narratives that resonate with developers, IT/DevOps practitioners, and networking professionals.</p> <p>If you enjoy explaining complex systems in a simple way, thrive on curiosity, and want to contribute to something educational and genuinely useful for the networking world, this role will give you the opportunity to shape Tailscale’s voice across channels. You will develop a deep understanding of the product and developer ecosystem, support DevRel at select events, and capture talks and community moments for social.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Social Media Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead Tailscale’s social presence across X, Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and emerging developer platforms.</li> <li>Plan and maintain social content calendars that highlight new features, blog posts, community stories, and product updates.</li> <li>Write clear, engaging posts that translate technical ideas into content developers care about.</li> <li>Monitor social conversations, respond authentically, and help shape Tailscale’s voice across platforms in conjunction with our Community Manager.</li> <li>Track performance metrics and use insights to iterate on content and channel strategy.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Video & Post-Production</strong></p> <ul> <li>Capture, edit, and produce video content including developer talks, demos, product explainers, and YouTube videos.</li> <li>Convert long-form recordings into short-form content for platforms like Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.</li> <li>Work with Developer Relations and Product to storyboard and produce technical demos that highlight real developer workflows.</li> <li>Experiment with new visual formats and creative approaches that resonate with technical audiences.</li> <li>Feel comfortable being on camera or behind the camera as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Developer Relations Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support DevRel during events, conferences, and community moments</li> <li>Capture and amplify technical talks, live demos, and community interactions.</li> <li>Surface developer stories and use cas ... (truncated, view full listing at source)