Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
• Qualifying education should be in Communications or a related field.
• Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
• Experience in creating content for digital channels, public relations, or multimedia platforms.
• Proven ability to initiate and lead projects or participate in extracurricular leadership roles.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with an eye for detail.

Preferred

• Ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience developing communication strategies and managing campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking and analyzing communication metrics, with familiarity using generative AI to enhance content creation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to support cross-functional initiatives and manage deadlines.
• Experience as a campus ambassador or brand representative, with strong community-building skills and an interest in cross-cultural communication.

Benefits

• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
• Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer