Responsibilities

• Write and edit content across multiple formats, including video scripts, blog posts, social media copy, executive talking points, presentations, and internal/external communications
• Maintain and evolve brand voice and style guidelines, ensuring consistency across teams and channels
• Follows copywriting best practices and understands audience behaviors and needs with ability to adapt and tailor content as needed
• Translate technical concepts (security, AI, networking, infrastructure) into accessible, audience-appropriate language
• Help create and maintain style guides to ensure content is consistent and clear
• Partner with communications and marketing teams to develop content supporting executive visibility and corporate storytelling initiatives
• Collaborate with designers, video producers, and subject matter experts to bring content to life across formats
• Review and edit content from other contributors to maintain quality and voice consistency
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Uphold Cisco’s guiding principles and brand voice in all communications

Requirements

• 8+ yearsof experience in a communications, media, content role. Experience writing for business or tech media highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Exceptional writer and storyteller who can persuade audiences to action; ability to connect with audiences with authentic and captivating copy
• Strong command of tone, voice, and editorial judgment, with the ability to adapt style to different channels and audiences without losing brand consistency
• Proficient in AI tools and able to use technology to reimagine processes and drive positive outcomes
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of Cisco’s business, products, and culture is a plus.
• Able to share portfolio or writing samples

Preferred

• Knowledge of Cisco’s business, products, and culture is a plus.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance