Zachary McCune

Director, Brand at Wikimedia Foundation

Zachary McCune is currently the Director of Brand at Wikimedia Foundation. Zachary has previously worked as an Account Supervisor at VaynerMedia, a Social Media Strategist at R/GA, and a Community Manager at Piictu. Zachary has also served as a Communications Assistant at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.

McCune has extensive experience in the social media realm. As an Account Supervisor at VaynerMedia, they directed social media for Mountain Dew, leading a team of 12 designers, analysts, paid media specialists, and community managers. Zachary has also worked as a Social Media Strategist at R/GA, where they were responsible for developing and executing social media strategies for clients in a variety of industries. In addition, McCune has served as a Community Manager at Piictu, where they were responsible for managing online communities and developing content strategies.

McCune is a graduate of Harvard University, where they earned their bachelor's degree in 2008.

Zachary McCune has a Master of Philosophy from the University of Cambridge in Sociology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University in Modern Culture & Media. Zachary has also completed coursework in Digital + Media from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Their manager is Maryana Iskander, CEO. A direct report to Zachary McCune is and Sophie Baruchel - Lead Content Strategist. They are on a team with Leila Zia - Director, Head of Research, Rebecca MacKinnon - VP, Global Advocacy, and Vignesh Ashok - VP, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (contractor).

Timeline

  • Director, Brand

    Current role