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Okta · 21 hours ago

Public Relations Sr. Specialist, Security and Technology

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$111K/yr - $153K/yr
date5+ years exp

Okta is The World’s Identity Company, focused on providing secure access and authentication solutions. The role involves supporting media relations efforts and shaping Okta’s narrative in the tech and security space through proactive PR strategies and content creation.

CRMEnterprise SoftwareIdentity ManagementIT InfrastructureManagement Information SystemsSoftwareWeb Development
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Media relationsContent creationCybersecurity experienceWriting skillsProject managementPassion for technologyRelationship buildingDetail-oriented

Required

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

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)

Company

Okta

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Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers.
dateFounded in 2009
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.okta.com

H1B Sponsorship

Okta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (117)
2024 (133)
2023 (108)
2022 (201)
2021 (142)
2020 (120)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.23B
Key Investors
Sequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2020-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2017-04-06IPO
2017-03-30Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Todd McKinnon
CEO & Co-Founder
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Frederic Kerrest
Vice-Chairman & Co-Founder
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