Public Relations Sr. Specialist, Security and Technology at Okta

Get to know Okta

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

The Global Communications Team

We work around the globe to shape internal and external conversations about Okta, identity, security, privacy, and technology innovation. We are builders and owners of the company narrative and engage with the press, analysts, the public, customers, and employees. You will play a key role in growing this team, elevating the importance of identity, and evolving Okta’s story.

The Opportunity

Okta is seeking a driven communications pro to join our Corporate Communications team. We are searching for a PR maven with a passion for building and trendjacking newsworthy stories and a strong background in media relations, thought leadership, and content creation – with a focus on security and product storytelling. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders across the company to share Okta’s vision and impact with the world.

What you’ll be doing

Support Okta’s media relations efforts, including writing pitches, press releases, blogs and other content focused on security and technology.

Help shape Okta’s tech and security narrative with proactive PR efforts and announcements, focused on media relations and securing media coverage.

Lead global media events strategy for earned media and how we highlight Okta’s latest innovations.

Be a relationship builder for Okta with reporters, producers, and influencers

Support development and evolution of Okta’s narrative and executives’ external thought leadership platforms tied to security and technology.

Support broader team on media issues management, inquiries and response

What you’ll bring to the role

Five to eight years of communications and PR experience; agency and in house experience is a plus

Expertise in pitching journalists and producers, and landing meaningful stories; cybersecurity and AI experience is a plus

An understanding of Okta’s business and experience working with technology companies

Passion for the tech and business media landscape and a strong sense for what makes a story newsworthy

Strong writing skills with a distinct POV

A detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects and deliverables

Willingness to travel a couple of times a year

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:

$111,000—$152,900 USD

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

Amazing Benefits

Making Social Impact

Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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Public Relations Sr. Specialist, Security and Technology

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