Director, Social Media Marketing

Zscaler • San Jose, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate —we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability. We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity. We are looking for a Director of Social Media Marketing to join our team. This is an onsite San Jose role , reporting to the VP, Digital Marketing in the Global Marketing department. The Director of Social Media Marketing is a key leader and brand steward responsible for setting the vision and execution strategy for Zscaler’s global social channels. This highly strategic role manages complex global programs, including developing executive thought leadership and overseeing influencer marketing and brand advocacy to extend Zscaler's credibility and reach. The ideal candidate will use their leadership, cross-functional management, and strategic acumen to elevate Zscaler as a recognized cybersecurity industry leader through social media.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field with 10+ years of progressive experience managing social media and community platforms for a global brand
• Proven success in developing and executing major programs, including Influencer Marketing and Executive Social Media Programs
• Expertise in multi-channel social marketing strategies and hands-on experience with advanced platforms like Sprinklr
• Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external agency relationships and lead programs within a globally-led, matrixed organization
• Strong background in editorial planning and content strategy with a proven ability to use complex social data for high-level decision-making

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading global localization efforts for social content
• Deep experience working in SaaS and cybersecurity technologies
• Advanced understanding of how paid and organic social strategies are integrated for maximum impact

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Zscaler's global social media strategy in partnership with the digital marketing leadership team
• Develop, manage, and scale global executive social media, influencer, and brand advocacy programs to amplify the strategic narrative and drive measurable ROI
• Direct the content strategy across all social channels, overseeing asset collaboration, and setting global standards for community management and brand voice
• Define social KPIs, leading the monitoring and optimization of content while directing the analysis of social data to inform strategic decisions
• Manage the global social editorial calendar and integrated campaigns, ensuring global-to-local consistency while mentoring the social media team

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In-office perks
• Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director