Duties:
About our team
The Newsroom is a growing group within the Okta Comms team. Our core objective is to grow brand awareness, engagement, and trust through audience-first content that positions Okta as an industry leader.
About this role
We believe in the power of exceptional content to build trust and establish credibility with our target buyer audiences. With every piece of content, we strive to create value for prospects and customers. That's where you come in.
This role is at the heart of our storytelling efforts, combining journalistic expertise with a passion for technology and innovation. You will play a pivotal role in crafting engaging, insightful, and impactful content that reflects Okta's brand voice and values while resonating with global audiences. From thought leadership pieces to industry trend analysis, you'll help bring Okta's story to life in a way that informs, inspires, and connects.
Key responsibilities
Content creation: Produce compelling news, analysis, and multimedia content that engages our audience and creates value for readers.
Trend reporting: Monitor, research, and report on emerging industry trends in technology, cybersecurity, and identity, positioning Okta as a thought leader in the space.
Storytelling: Craft unique, human-centered stories on a wide range of topics about identity.
Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, PR, product teams, and other stakeholders to align content creation with business objectives and ensure consistency in messaging.
Editorial strategy: Contribute to the editorial calendar, pitching ideas and shaping content themes that align with Okta's priorities.
Nice-to-haves:
Content promotion: Ensure content reaches the right audiences through strategic distribution, including via social media, paid promotion, content syndication, etc.
Performance tracking: Monitor the success of content through metrics and adapt strategies to optimize for reach and impact.
Video storytelling: Shoot news-style footage and perform basic video edits to create compelling content.
Who you are
A natural storyteller who can translate complex topics into clear and engaging narratives.
A journalist at heart, with keen instincts for what makes a strong story and the skills to dig deep to uncover compelling angles.
Passionate about technology and innovation, with a curiosity for how identity and security shape the future.
A team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and knows how to balance creativity with business goals.
Committed to excellence and accuracy, upholding high editorial standards for every piece of content you create.
Open to candidates in the U.S. and Canada as long as they can work within a U.S. time zone
Potential to extend and convert
Interview process: 1st interview w/Lauren Everett, 2nd interview w/Camille Rasmussen
Please submit a writing sample (up to 3 examples) with resume submission. Preferably something published and industry related (SaaS software company or security)
Skills:
Qualifications
7+ years of professional experience in reporting, writing, or content creation, preferably in the tech industry or a newsroom environment.
Strong understanding of the technology landscape; familiarity with cybersecurity, identity, or SaaS is a plus.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen sense for audience-focused storytelling.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to brand guidelines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines with ease.
Proficiency with digital content creation tools and analytics platforms is a bonus.
Basic news-style videography and video editing skills are a plus.
You'd be a great fit if
You understand the power of storytelling and have a knack for finding the uncovered angle or unique POV.
You love to collaborate and aren't shy about seeking out expertise; you take pride in keeping a Rolodex of SMEs whom you can easily tap for input.
You have a reporter's perseverance and are willing to roll up your sleeves to find the quote, data point, or anecdote that will uplevel the story.
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