[Remote] Technical Social Media Coordinator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tailscale is a company building the new Internet by delivering software for secure interconnectivity. They are seeking a Technical Social Media Coordinator to manage their social media presence and create engaging content that resonates with developers and technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead Tailscale’s social presence across X, Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and emerging developer platforms
- Plan and maintain social content calendars that highlight new features, blog posts, community stories, and product updates
- Write clear, engaging posts that translate technical ideas into content developers care about
- Monitor social conversations, respond authentically, and help shape Tailscale’s voice across platforms in conjunction with our Community Manager
- Track performance metrics and use insights to iterate on content and channel strategy
- Capture, edit, and produce video content including developer talks, demos, product explainers, and YouTube videos
- Convert long-form recordings into short-form content for platforms like Shorts, Reels, and TikTok
- Work with Developer Relations and Product to storyboard and produce technical demos that highlight real developer workflows
- Experiment with new visual formats and creative approaches that resonate with technical audiences
- Feel comfortable being on camera or behind the camera as needed
- Support DevRel during events, conferences, and community moments
- Capture and amplify technical talks, live demos, and community interactions
- Surface developer stories and use cases that illustrate how people use Tailscale in the real world
Skills
- 1–2+ years experience in social media strategy, content creation, or technical storytelling
- Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts in a simple, clear way
- Experience with social posting, listening, and analytics tools (Buffer, Hootsuite, Sprout, or similar)
- Solid foundation in video editing, especially creating short-form and repurposed content
- Comfortable learning technical concepts related to Tailscale, networking, DevOps tools, and developer workflows
- Comfortable being on camera and interviewing team members or developers
- Strong organization and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- A collaborative mindset with experience working with Marketing, Product, and DevRel teams
- Analytical approach with hands-on experience reviewing performance data and iterating content accordingly
- Basic familiarity with programming (Go, JavaScript, Python) or willingness to learn
Benefits
- Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
- 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!
- 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.
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