Business Strategy and Communications Intern

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The worlds 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 debatewere 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 youre 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.

Role

We are looking for a Business Strategy & Communications Intern for a hybrid opportunity in San Jose CA reporting to the Director GTM Strategy & Communications within our Sales department. The Business Strategy & Communications Intern will drive key go-to-market initiatives by providing data-driven insights and supporting essential communication strategies across the organization. This role offers an opportunity to dig into complex business problems supporting projects that directly impact our growth and operational efficiency in the cybersecurity space. Youll operate with a bias for action comfortable with ambiguity and contribute meaningfully to the executive and sales teams.

What youll do (Role Expectations)

• Conduct targeted research on key market trends competitive positioning and customer adoption patterns synthesizing findings into clear concise reports and presentations for the GTM leadership team to inform quarterly strategy adjustment

• Assist in drafting editing and designing internal communications materials to ensure strategic initiatives are clearly and consistently articulated across the organization

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. Youre comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to whats needed navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.

• You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.

• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedbackknowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.

• You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What Were Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Development Economics or Communications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different teams and cross-functional collaborators

• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Motivated self-starter with a genuine passion for innovation and technology

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous experience working within a sales environment

• Demonstrated curiosity and analytical depth with the ability to articulate complex problems clearly and show a proactive approach to learning

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