Product Marketing Manager, Global Current Events

Zefr is the leader in AI-powered content classifications for brands and advertisers. Zefr’s platform is purpose built for multi-modal content understanding on open platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Meta and Snap, with pre-bid activation and verification solutions. Our products safeguard media and AI investments, while maximizing performance and efficacy on those channels.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with global offices across New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, Singapore, and more, Zefr is redefining what trust and transparency means for social media in the age of AI.

We are seeking a Product Marketing Manager (PMM), Global Current Events to join our team and strengthen our ability to support advertisers during sensitive and fast-moving news cycles. This role sits at the intersection of marketing, communications, and data analysis. You will help capture and interpret current events, ensure our models are accurately classifying emerging content, and craft timely, client-facing communications that reinforce trust and demonstrate proactive brand protection.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in communications, advertising, or journalism who has experience working directly with large brands in a client-facing capacity. You’ll need to be detail-oriented, data-driven, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

• Current Events Monitoring & Response:

  • Track breaking news, cultural moments, and sensitive current events that may impact brand safety and suitability.

  • Partner with internal teams to assess potential brand risk and ensure rapid, accurate response.

  • Establish priority event monitoring for global markets outside of the US

• Client Communications:

  • Craft clear, timely, and empathetic communications for clients around current event response.

  • Develop templates, insights decks, and briefs to help clients understand our actions and protections.

  • Collaborate with customer success and sales teams to deliver these communications directly to brand partners.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with technical and product teams to validate that our models and systems are accurately classifying event-related content.

  • Translate technical updates into client-ready messaging that is easy to understand.

  • Partner with leadership and marketing to align on consistent external messaging.

• Data Analysis & Insights:

  • Analyze data trends around current events and platform suitability metrics to provide clients with actionable insights.

  • Use tools such as Looker, Domo, or similar BI platforms to extract and visualize data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Advertising, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in marketing communications, product marketing, client strategy, or related roles.

• Proven track record in client-facing roles, ideally working with large brands and agencies.

• Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex technical updates into simple, client-friendly communications.

• Experience working in large, cross-functional teams with multiple stakeholders.

• Analytical mindset with experience using data visualization tools (Looker, DOMO, etc.).

• SQL knowledge or willingness to learn is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to operate calmly and strategically during sensitive, high-stakes events.

• A proactive communicator who understands the nuances of crisis communications and brand protection.

• Someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and can balance precision with speed.

• A collaborator who enjoys working across teams, from engineers to account managers to executives.

• A storyteller who can bring data and technical detail to life in a way that resonates with clients.

• Flexible PTO

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options

• Company-paid life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Professional development opportunities

• 13+ paid holidays off

• Summer Fridays (we leave early)

• In-office, hybrid, and fully-remote work options available

• In-office lunches and lots of free food

• Optional in-person and virtual events (we like to celebrate!)

The anticipated salary for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, it may still be worth having a conversation.

Zefr is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives because we know this only makes us better. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.