Communications Data and Insights Manager

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$131K/yr – $191K/yrManager8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive analytics-led monitoring of media, social, and earned coverage to guide Okta’s communications strategy.

  • Own continuous monitoring across media, social, and competitors to surface real-time narratives.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in communications analytics or PR measurement in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.
  • Standout: Cross-channel activation and leadership influence across teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Always-On Intelligence: Operate a continuous monitoring and analysis program across media, social platforms, and competitive landscapes to surface emerging narratives and reputational signals in real time.
  • Competitive Share of Voice & Narrative Analysis: Conduct ongoing measurement of Okta’s share of voice relative to competitors, diagnosing drivers of competitive spikes and providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
  • Market Position Analysis: Continuously assess Okta’s position across earned media, social, and analyst coverage, translating ambiguous signals into structured analysis that connects activities to brand perception and business outcomes.
  • Revenue & Growth Alignment: Partner with Marketing Operations teams to identify correlations between earned media spikes and "top-of-funnel" indicators, such as organic search volume, branded traffic, and account-level engagement signals.
  • Content Performance & Editorial Intelligence: Guide editorial planning by surfacing what resonates and identifying the ‘whitespace’ in the market—untapped topics and story angles—guiding our content strategy toward high-impact narratives that set Okta apart.
  • Measurement Support & Campaign Tracking: Partner with cross-functional analytics teams to deliver analysis that demonstrates the impact of communications strategies and reputational goals.
  • Reporting, Insights & Key Learnings: Develop dashboards and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as bespoke analyses for major events and campaigns.
  • QBR Cadence & Strategic Rhythm: Support the quarterly and annual operating rhythm for the Communications team by tracking progress against goals and preparing materials for leadership reviews.
  • Tools, AI & Operational Support: Leverage and optimize social listening and media monitoring platforms (e.g., Meltwater, MuckRack, Sprout Social, Caliber) to support AI-first workflows that improve speed to insight and team productivity.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant experience: Proven success in communications analytics, media measurement, PR strategy, or a related field in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.
  • The Signal Finder: Strong analytical instincts with proven experience in separating signal from noise in high-volume, fast-moving environments and connecting industry trends to the company story.
  • The Analyst & Storyteller: Experience benchmarking share of voice and evaluating content performance across earned, social, and owned channels, with the ability to translate complex data into clear narratives for senior leaders.
  • Comms Tech Stack Fluency: Hands-on familiarity with tools and workflows across the communications and marketing stack, including Meltwater, MuckRack, Sprout Social, Google Analytics, and Salesforce.
  • Operational and Analytical Rigor: Strong attention to data quality and accuracy, with experience using large datasets to guide decisions and deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Cross-Channel Activation Strength: Deep understanding of how to orchestrate and measure coordinated plays across global social and media channels to improve brand sentiment.
  • Framework and Process Design: Experience building reporting frameworks and operating models that enable measurement programs to scale effectively across teams and geographies.
  • Leadership and Influence: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align cross-functional teams and influence senior partners through data-driven insights.

Benefits

  • We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate.
  • Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
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Founded in 2009
San Francisco, California, USA
6.7K employees (499 in marketing)
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75% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
175.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$318.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
10%
Direct
60.2%
Referral
27.9%
Social
0.2%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
370 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$1.2B
Last Raise
$1B
Post IPO Equity, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2020
    Post IPO Equity • $1B
  • Mar 2017
    Secondary Market
  • Sep 2015
    Series F • $75M

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