Cisco
Executive Communications Director, Marketing
What You'll Do

You’ll create compelling and executive-level content for internal and external audience for our SVP and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As Executive Communications Director, this role will work collaboratively with the CMO, her Chief of Staff, her broader executive communications team, and the marketing leadership team to develop talking points, presentations and keynotes for a broad range of audiences.

As strategic advisor and executive communications lead for the Chief Marketing Officer, you will help develop the CMO’s voice and brand internally and externally across a variety of platforms and engagements. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing executive briefings and materials for internal and external events and collaborate with the central communications team on external press & analyst opportunities.

Responsibilities

 Spearhead the development and execution of the communications strategy for the Chief Marketing Officer.  Manage executive communications for the Chief Marketing Officer, including helping to build her brand across a variety of platforms (social, Cisco blogs, etc.), develop an external engagement strategy, own intake of speaking requests, prepare briefing materials, and develop talking points, briefs, and scripts for engagements both internal and external.  Build and execute social media strategy and content calendar, including brainstorming new ways to grow engagement and following.  Work closely with the leader of the Marketing Executive Communications team on internal, marketing-wide communications needs. This includes joint preparation for meetings with the Executive Leadership Team, Cisco’s Board of Directors, and other senior-level stakeholders.  Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the company to ensure messaging is compliant and accurate for all written communications and interview preparation. 

Who You'll Work With

This role will sit within the Office of the CMO, reporting to the Senior Director & Chief of Staff to the CMO. The Office of the CMO is responsible for executive communications, talent development & experience, change management and operations for the global team of marketers. This role will also work closely with other members of the Office of the CMO and other communications leaders across the company.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you’re a leader who thrives in complex, dynamic situations while being adaptable and able to create compelling stories that are easily understood and personal. You should also bring demonstrated experience with:

 executive level messaging and talking points  Managing social media messaging  Working with PowerPoint  Bringing flexibility to your work, remaining positive and being a self-starter  Bringing an ability to customize messaging for unique audiences, grasping the CMOs voice in each interaction  Bringing creativity to your work through new approaches, ideas, storytelling and experiences. 

Minimum Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree preferred.  10+ years of relevant experience.  Demonstrated experience supporting a C-level executive, with preference for prior support of a go-to-market or operations leader.  When necessary, an ability to travel with the CMO to conferences, events, and speaking engagements both internal and external as primary communications support. 

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco
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