Okta · 1 day ago
Paid Media Intern (Summer 2026)
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerOkta is The World’s Identity Company, providing secure access and authentication solutions. They are seeking a detail-oriented Paid Media Intern to assist in managing digital advertising campaigns across platforms like Google, Bing, and LinkedIn while learning about campaign execution and performance analysis.
Enterprise SoftwareCyber SecurityCloud ComputingSoftwareCRMIdentity ManagementIT InfrastructureManagement Information SystemsWeb Development
Responsibilities
Assist in the technical setup and launch of live campaigns across Google, Bing, and LinkedIn
Partner with the team to manage creative assets, ensuring we have the correct, up-to-date images and videos for every campaign
Help manage our global paid search copy. You will write and review headlines and descriptions to ensure they are clear, follow Okta’s brand voice and guidelines, and stay within search engine character limits and best practices
Pull performance data into spreadsheets to help the team track key metrics like Cost per Click, Cost per Lead, and Conversion Rate
Analyze competitor ads and keywords and market behavior to identify new opportunities for us to improve our search rankings
Qualification
Required
Current Student: Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program (Marketing, Business, Data Analytics, or Communications preferred) with an expected graduation date of either Dec. 2026 or May/June 2027
Software Basics: Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets (organizing data and basic formulas) and Google Slides (building clean, simple decks for team updates)
Strong Writing: Ability to write clear and concise copy. You should be able to explain complex ideas in just a few words (essential for ad headlines)
Analytical Mindset: You enjoy looking at data to find patterns and are comfortable working with numbers
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in your work—you are the type of person who double-checks links and spelling before hitting 'send.'
Platform Curiosity: A basic understanding of the difference between a 'paid' search result and an 'organic' one
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple small tasks and deadlines at once without losing track of progress
Benefits
Amazing Benefits
Making Social Impact
Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta
Company
Okta
Okta is a management platform that secures critical resources from cloud to ground for workforce and customers.
Founded in 2009
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Okta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (117)
2024 (133)
2023 (108)
2022 (201)
2021 (142)
2020 (120)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.23BKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz,Greylock,Sequoia CapitalSequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2020-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2017-04-06IPO
2017-03-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Todd McKinnon
CEO & Co-Founder
Frederic Kerrest
Vice-Chairman & Co-Founder
Recent News
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