About Zscaler

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. 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 value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role Overview

As a Marketing Strategy Intern, you’ll support the Marketing Strategy & Business Operations team in keeping key initiatives organized, visible, and moving forward. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how a modern marketing organization operates—helping connect the dots between planning, execution, and results.

You’ll contribute to real projects, including improving internal resources and supporting team-wide communications, while building a strong foundation in business operations and strategy.

What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)

Support team operations by helping coordinate meeting agendas, notes, and follow-ups
Maintain trackers and timelines for key initiatives to keep work organized and on schedule
Assist in auditing and improving internal resources (e.g., intranet content, documentation, team materials)
Help gather updates from across marketing teams and organize them into clear, digestible summaries
Partner with team members to identify gaps in communication or process and suggest improvements
Provide general project support across strategic initiatives as needed

What You’ll Learn

How marketing strategy translates into execution across different functions
How to manage projects and track progress in a fast-paced environment
How to communicate clearly across teams and levels of the organization
How internal operations and communication impact marketing effectiveness

Who You Are (Success Profile)

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 navigate 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 feedback with clarity and respect.
You thrive in ambiguity: You are comfortable building the path as you walk it. You see ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as raw material to build something meaningful.
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.

What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Communications, or a related field
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and keep details on track
Ability to synthesize information from different sources and understand how individual tasks connect to broader team goals
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information in a structured, concise way
Demonstrated ownership through coursework, internships, or extracurriculars (e.g., leading a project, coordinating a team, or driving something forward)
Comfort working in collaborative tools (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or similar)

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience coordinating projects through coursework, internships, or extracurriculars
Ability to synthesize information into structured summaries or presentations
Interest in how marketing organizations operate and scale
Basic familiarity with data, reporting, or turning insights into recommendations

Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.

Base Pay Range

$35—$55 USD

At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.

Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:

Various health plans
Time off plans for vacation and sick time
Parental leave options
Retirement options
Education reimbursement
In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

Pay Transparency

Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules.

Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Marketing Intern

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