Okta
Overview
We’re seeking a high-performing
CEO Communications Manager
to help amplify the voice and vision of our CEO and drive AI optimization across his communications channels. You will report to Okta’s Head of CEO Communications to support, streamline, and scale the CEO comms platform, spanning internal and external speaking events, media and influencer engagements, and social media. You will also work with the Corporate Communications team and partner with the broader executive bench, cross-functional partners, and our various agencies to develop bylines, blog posts, keynotes, talking points, and thought leadership content.
What You’ll Be Doing
Content development: Develop and refine bylines, scripts, talking points, social copy, and briefing materials for internal and external engagements that reflect the CEO’s vision and voice.
AI innovation: Continuously apply and explore how AI can optimize workflows and content development across the CEO’s communications platform.
Event planning & production support: Serve as point of contact for production logistics across company events, including tech run-throughs, AV coordination, studio operations, and real-time event support.
Stakeholder management: Manage inputs, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders, coordinating between executives and production/design teams to ensure alignment across all CEO materials.
Operational excellence: Anticipate needs, respond quickly, and act as a strategic thought partner—particularly in high-stakes, fast-paced settings. A bias for optimization and innovation will be highly valued.
What you’ll bring to the role & what we’re looking for
5-7+ years of experience in corporate communications including direct experience with executive and/or CEO communications, ideally in a high-growth tech or SaaS company
Experience writing with and for CEOs, executives, leaders, and/or founders, with the ability to adapt to and maintain a distinct executive tone of voice
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
Experience with and eagerness to apply AI to enhance and reimagine processes while improving content quality and speed
A passion for operational excellence and ability to thrive in a high-performance environment, taking initiative, owning outcomes, and operating with polish and discretion
Strong project management instincts—capable of juggling shifting priorities, tight timelines, and multiple stakeholders with calm and precision
Desire to be part of a mission-driven team that values trust, humility, rigor, and creative ambition
An understanding of Okta’s business and experience working with cloud companies
Social media experience and an analytical approach, with the ability to quickly identify trending topics and issues with a defined point of view
This role will be based in Okta’s San Francisco office and will be required to be in office
BS/BA degree
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 and offers tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best suits their needs. We value flexibility and mobility to enable all employees to be their most creative and successful selves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today!
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 qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Computer and Network Security, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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CEO Communications Manager
to help amplify the voice and vision of our CEO and drive AI optimization across his communications channels. You will report to Okta’s Head of CEO Communications to support, streamline, and scale the CEO comms platform, spanning internal and external speaking events, media and influencer engagements, and social media. You will also work with the Corporate Communications team and partner with the broader executive bench, cross-functional partners, and our various agencies to develop bylines, blog posts, keynotes, talking points, and thought leadership content.
What You’ll Be Doing
Content development: Develop and refine bylines, scripts, talking points, social copy, and briefing materials for internal and external engagements that reflect the CEO’s vision and voice.
AI innovation: Continuously apply and explore how AI can optimize workflows and content development across the CEO’s communications platform.
Event planning & production support: Serve as point of contact for production logistics across company events, including tech run-throughs, AV coordination, studio operations, and real-time event support.
Stakeholder management: Manage inputs, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders, coordinating between executives and production/design teams to ensure alignment across all CEO materials.
Operational excellence: Anticipate needs, respond quickly, and act as a strategic thought partner—particularly in high-stakes, fast-paced settings. A bias for optimization and innovation will be highly valued.
What you’ll bring to the role & what we’re looking for
5-7+ years of experience in corporate communications including direct experience with executive and/or CEO communications, ideally in a high-growth tech or SaaS company
Experience writing with and for CEOs, executives, leaders, and/or founders, with the ability to adapt to and maintain a distinct executive tone of voice
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
Experience with and eagerness to apply AI to enhance and reimagine processes while improving content quality and speed
A passion for operational excellence and ability to thrive in a high-performance environment, taking initiative, owning outcomes, and operating with polish and discretion
Strong project management instincts—capable of juggling shifting priorities, tight timelines, and multiple stakeholders with calm and precision
Desire to be part of a mission-driven team that values trust, humility, rigor, and creative ambition
An understanding of Okta’s business and experience working with cloud companies
Social media experience and an analytical approach, with the ability to quickly identify trending topics and issues with a defined point of view
This role will be based in Okta’s San Francisco office and will be required to be in office
BS/BA degree
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 and offers tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best suits their needs. We value flexibility and mobility to enable all employees to be their most creative and successful selves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today!
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 qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Computer and Network Security, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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