About the Job
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed acros...
We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments ...
We are looking for a Senior Director, CEO Communications to join our team. This is a hybrid (with Santa Clara, CA preferred) or remote role , reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications in the Global Corporate Communications department. Serving as the strategic architect and hands-on driver of Zscaler’s Founder, C...
Key Responsibilities
Build, operationalize, and lead an omnichannel CEO communications engine spanning earned media, marquee speaking stages, digital channels, and executive presentations
Define and evolve the CEO’s master narrative and message architecture, translating complex Zero Trust, AI, and cloud innovations into clear business value
Secure tier-1 business, financial, and tech media placements while expanding executive presence across podcasts, modern broadcast, and digital video
Architect and ghostwrite high-impact thought leadership content, including op-eds, blogs, keynotes, customer letters, and internal all-hands addresses
Establish a rapid-response operating rhythm for market scanning, competitive counter-positioning, and high-stakes issue communications
Required Skills & Abilities
You act like an owner. You seamlessly balance high-level strategic C-suite advisory with hands-on execution to build and scale a global executive communications engine.
You champion simplicity. You excel at translating complex technical architecture into compelling, accessible narratives that resonate with enterprise leaders.
You operate with urgency. You thrive in fast-paced environments, driving proactive thought leadership and rapid-response counter-positioning with precision.
You are a high-trust collaborator. You build strong cross-functional partnerships across PR, Legal, IR, Product, and Executive Operations to align strategy and protect market leadership.
You are resilient and adaptable. You navigate high-stakes moments, media scrutiny, and executive advising with sound judgment, discretion, and composure.
Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
12–15+ years of progressive experience in executive communications, CEO communications, PR, and narrative development within enterprise tech, cybersecurity, or cloud SaaS
Proven track record directly counseling and supporting a founder/CEO of a public, multi-billion-dollar enterprise technology company
Exceptional writing, speechwriting, and ghostwriting skills with a portfolio of published op-eds, executive blogs, keynote scripts, and social content
Demonstrated track record pitching tier-1 business and financial press, securing flagship event speaking slots, and prepping executives for live TV
Proven success building executive platforms on LinkedIn and X using short-form video, commentary, and multimedia strategy
Expected travel 30%
Demonstrate a proven ability to leverage AI technologies and workflows to drive measurable operational efficiency
Background in journalism, financial or tech reporting, or political/public affairs communications
Experience steering executive visibility through transformative corporate growth, hyper-growth scaling, or major industry disruptions
Familiarity with crisis management frameworks, rapid newsroom response workflows, and a player-coach leadership mindset
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