Director, CEO Communications

$208,000 - $312,000/Yr

Okta - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Francisco, CA

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Director of CEO Communications at Okta is a strategic role responsible for leading all aspects of communications for the CEO, Todd McKinnon. This position involves crafting and amplifying the CEO's voice, managing both internal and external communications, and ensuring impactful messaging that aligns with Okta's corporate narrative and business priorities. The role requires a deep understanding of the market and Okta's objectives, along with meticulous execution and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a communication strategy that defines and strengthens Okta's CEO's voice.
• Position Okta's CEO as an industry leader by crafting high-impact content such as keynotes, blogs, and public-facing materials.
• Oversee messaging for key audiences including employees, customers, investors, and media.
• Create compelling content for internal and external events, earnings, and press engagements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate communication risks while handling sensitive issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with Okta's executive leadership team to inform CEO communications strategy.

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of relevant communications experience, particularly with CEO communications.
• Experience writing for and working directly with C-level executives.
• Understanding of Okta's business and competitors, especially in cloud and SaaS.
• Social media management experience with an analytical approach.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a clear writing style.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and reputation management.
• Ability to influence senior executives and leadership teams.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance