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Director, External Communications - Product and Corporate

okta· 422 open roles

Location TBD On-siteFull-time4 days ago
Salaryest.
$140,000 - $200,000
Experience
Mid
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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About This Role

The Director of External Communications will lead Okta's US external communications program, establishing the company as the industry standard for securing AI. This role requires strategic vision, media instincts, operational excellence, and hustle to drive results and shape perception. The director will lead a team of communications professionals and work closely with executive leadership, product, security, and marketing teams. The goal is to craft compelling narratives and manage high-stakes communications initiatives that move the needle with key stakeholders. This is a leadership role that demands equal parts strategy, media relations, and team management. The director will be responsible for driving the strategy and execution of Okta's U.S. public relations program, designing and leading integrated media campaigns, and cultivating trusted relationships with key voices across business, technology, and cybersecurity media.

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

  • 1
    Drives the strategy and execution of Okta's U.S. public relations program
  • 2
    Designs and leads integrated media campaigns that connect product and corporate milestones to broader industry conversations
  • 3
    Personally cultivates trusted relationships with key voices across business, technology, and cybersecurity media
  • 4
    Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team of PR professionals
  • 5
    Manages external agency partners and sets a culture of strategic thinking, proactive storytelling, and executional excellence
  • 6
    Champions the integration of AI-driven tools and workflows to make the PR function faster, sharper, and more data-driven

RequirementsAI-extracted

  • 15+ years of experience in public relations or communications, with significant in-house experience at a B2B technology company
  • Proven ability to build and scale corporate PR programs
  • Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and developing PR teams
  • Exceptional executive presence, with the judgment and confidence to advise senior leaders in real-time
  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate high-profile, confidential projects with discretion
  • Deep, active relationships with journalists, editors, podcast hosts, newsletter writers, and influential voices across business, technology, and cybersecurity media

Perks & BenefitsAI-extracted

Typically: health, dental, and vision insurance
Typically: 401(k) and flexible spending account
Typically: paid leave, including PTO and parental leave
Equity, where applicable
Bonus, based on performance
Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and innovative company

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