CEO Communications Manager

Okta
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
Aug 08, 2025
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 CEO Communications Manager opportunity 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. In this role, 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 & 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. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of content, operations, strategy, and execution-all in support of a visionary founder leading a global tech company through transformation and growth. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly accountable, and capable of grasping both business strategy as well as the underlying technology, particularly in the context of identity security, AI, and enterprise software. 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, often 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 #LI-Hybrid Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California. 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: $138,000 — $206,000 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. 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. 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