Senior Director, CEO Communications & Narrative Engine

Zscaler; United States; Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Time off plans

Parental leave

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In‑office perks

Job summary

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Director, CEO Communications to lead and amplify the CEO’s global narrative across earned media, speaking engagements, digital channels, and rapid‑response moments. The role is hybrid (Santa Clara, CA preferred) or remote, reporting to the VP of Corporate Communications within Global Corporate Communications.

You will architect the master narrative, ghostwrite high‑impact thought leadership, and work cross‑functionally with PR, Legal, IR, and Product to protect and

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, 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
• Proven success pitching tier‑1 business and financial press, securing flagship event speaking slots, and prepping executives for live TV
• Proven success building executive visibility 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

CEO communications

Executive writing

Media relations

Public speaking

Strategic advisory

Travel readiness

Job description

Zscaler is seeking a Senior Director, CEO Communications to lead and amplify the CEO’s global narrative across earned media, speaking engagements, digital channels, and rapid‑response moments. The role is hybrid (Santa Clara, CA preferred) or remote, reporting to the VP of Corporate Communications within Global Corporate Communications.

You will architect the master narrative, ghostwrite high‑impact thought leadership, and work cross‑functionally with PR, Legal, IR, and Product to protect and