Global CEO Communications Architect

Zscaler; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various health plans

Time off plans for vacation and sick时间

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks, and more!

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Director, CEO Communications to lead a global executive communications engine. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications, the role blends strategy with hands-on writing and media engagement to shape founder and CEO narratives across earned media, keynotes, and digital channels.

You will translate complex Zero Trust and AI concepts into compelling business value, secure tier‑1 placements, and drive rapid‑response communications while collaborating across PR, Legal,

Qualifications

• 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 counseling and supporting a founder/CEO of a public 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%

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.

Skills

Executive communications

CEO communications

Narrative development

Ghostwriting

Media relations

Thought leadership

Social media strategy

Travel willingness

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Director, CEO Communications to lead a global executive communications engine. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications, the role blends strategy with hands-on writing and media engagement to shape founder and CEO narratives across earned media, keynotes, and digital channels.

You will translate complex Zero Trust and AI concepts into compelling business value, secure tier‑1 placements, and drive rapid‑response communications while collaborating across PR, Legal,