Senior Media Specialist, Developer Led Growth (Auth0)

Okta•Chicago, WA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Okta is seeking a versatile, highly collaborative Senior Media Specialist to lead their end-to-end creative, video and media production. This is a unique "player-coach" role that requires a balance of high-level strategy and tactical execution. Sitting within the Developer Marketing team, this role will act as both a "taste-maker" and consultant for internal teams, ensuring content is visually stunning, on-brand, and resonates with a technical audience. The specialist will also be responsible for creating or revising assets when needed, directing external contractors, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and building design templates or editing videos. Beyond creation, the role involves architecting creative operations, scouting new tools, building efficient workflows, and creating scalable templates for self-service creation and support to the broader team.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a creative agency or corporate environment.
Proven track record in roles such as Creative Director, Media Manager, Post-Production Manager, or Senior Media Specialist.
5–7 years of hands-on, practical industry experience demonstrating growth and a strong portfolio of work.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator), Figma (for wireframing and design assets), and Canva.
Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, and project management software.
Experience with video recording tooling is a bonus but not required (e.g., Restream, Riverside, Loom).
Hands-on experience with or a strong desire to leverage AI tools like LLMs and generative AI creative software.
Basic to intermediate hands-on experience with video production equipment (cameras, microphones, and lighting).
Experience vetting, hiring, and budgeting for external production agencies.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to seamlessly translate technical feedback from developers into actionable creative briefs for contractors.
A fast-paced, remote-first mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, pivot quickly, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Degrees in Art Direction, Media Management, Design, or Marketing are welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the lifecycle of video projects, from initial concept and strategy through post-production and deployment.
Act as the internal creative consultant, guiding the aesthetic direction for video, graphic design, and web/wireframe needs.
Enable cross-functional teams by creating and managing "self-service" creative assets, such as image templates and tutorial video frameworks.
Manage and optimize the YouTube channel and broader video strategy, ensuring content is engaging and high-performing.
Source, manage, and deliver clear feedback to external video editors and designers.
Partner closely with Developer Advocates, Product, and Brand teams to build creative assets that translate complex technical concepts into compelling media.
Proactively explore, adopt, and implement modern AI tools and workflows to streamline creative production and content scaling.
Balance high-level delegation with hands-on creation; directly produce, edit, or design high-priority media assets when needed.
Design, document, and introduce new creative workflows and guidelines to iterate and improve media creation processes for both video and static assets.
Occasional travel (approx. 5-10%) to capture high-quality content at events, including keynotes, presentations, and/or interviews while working directly with executive leadership.
Directly handle on-site production, including camera operation (DSLR/Mirrorless cameras), audio capture, and lighting setup, or source, hire, and direct local third-party production vendors and crews.
Successfully balance creative workloads with internal stakeholders and external vendors to meet deadlines.
Crack the code on creative for developers—knowing how to create content that is visually engaging and authentic, while steering clear of traditional "corporate fluff."
Review and analyze how creative assets perform across various channels (e.g., YouTube engagement metrics, social media, and paid ad performance on platforms like Google and Reddit Ads).
Use performance data and audience insights to iterate on future creative concepts and improve campaign ROI.