Strategic Communications Intern (Summer 2026) Job at Okta, San Francisco, CA

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  • Okta
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Get to know Okta

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. 

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

Location

We’re seeking a dynamic and motivated contributor to join our team in one of our key office locations: San Francisco. 

About the Internship

Okta is looking for a motivated and eager Strategic Communications Intern to help assist the Technology, Data, and Intelligence (TDI) department at Okta. As an Intern, you will play a vital role in developing and executing a variety of communication and operational strategies that are designed to better enable our management team and employees in a way that positively impacts our team culture! This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic IT environment with a particular focus on the frontier of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while contributing to impactful projects that drive our technological initiatives forward.

The ideal candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate a strong sense of curiosity, proactive initiative, eagerness to learn, be highly team-oriented, exhibit a strong work ethic, and possess an exceptional attention to detail.

What You’ll Get To Do

  • Assist in the creation, distribution, and design of internal communications materials, including updates, announcements, and presentations.
  • Assist in crafting communications related to TDI's growing AI initiatives and technology focus.
  • Assist in the development of communication strategies that align with organizational goals and enhance employee comprehension of key initiatives.
  • Partner with various leaders (in TDI and other departments) to gather information and insights for internal communications.
  • Help organize and promote internal events and initiatives aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal communications efforts and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for enhancing communication strategies.
  • Serve as an advocate for company and team culture.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field and graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027 (inclusive).
  • Genuine interest in the intersection of communications and emerging technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Highly motivated with a proactive, self-starter attitude. 
  • Ability to work with others in a team environment.
  • Exceptional communication with engaged listening skills, and ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise fashion to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
  • Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, etc.) and demonstrated experience in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred.

Okta’s Intern Program As an intern, you’ll do real work that matters. While you’re on board, you’ll work on meaningful projects and have an opportunity to see what working at Okta is all about. You’ll also have the assistance of your mentor and manager to help you develop new skills.

Our interns have the opportunity to build a strong community - with their fellow interns, within their teams, and with the broader company. We want you to grow professionally and you’ll do that through participating in events like our Executive Speaker Series and Brown Bags. And of course, we want you to have fun too. 

We offer 12-week summer internships in the U.S. with two available start dates. You may choose from the following options: May 26 – August 14 or June 15 – September 4.

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: .   

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $27—$27 USD

What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!

  • Amazing Benefits
  • Making Social Impact
  • Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! .

Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.

Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at 

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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