Editorial and Content Lead - Cisco Purpose Communications (Remote US)

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Location: Remote US

Join the Purpose Communications team at Cisco. Our team is dedicated to amplifying Cisco’s Purpose—to Power an Inclusive Future for All. We are a group of dedicated strategists and storytellers who bring to life how Cisco’s technology, people, and partnerships create meaningful impact around the world.

Your Impact

  • Content Strategy & Leadership: Serve as the Editorial and Content lead for the Social Impact and Inclusion Office (SIIO) and Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team. Write and edit blogs, impact stories, and thought leadership. Lead content strategy and manage the end-to-end creative process from story ideation to publication and evaluation.
  • Storytelling & Writing: Write and edit high-quality, purpose-driven content for blogs, reports (including the annual Purpose Report), surveys, newsletters, rankings, websites and executive talking points.
  • Editorial Management: Develop and maintain the SIIO and CCR editorial calendars, ensuring a consistent flow of engaging content that aligns with Cisco’s Purpose messaging, branding, and accessibility guidelines.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal and external contributors, thought leaders, and cross-functional teams to source diverse perspectives, stories, and insights.
  • Digital Amplification: Partner with internal and external partners to amplify content across multiple channels, including social media, newsletters, and internal communication platforms.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on content performance metrics (paid, earned, and owned), providing actionable insights to optimize reach and engagement.
  • SEO & Quality Control: Optimize written content for SEO and ensure all materials meet rigorous review and editing protocols for clarity and accuracy. Serve as a content reviewer for SIIO and CCR communications.
  • Strategic Support: Assist with additional writing and editing needs for key projects, award submissions, and campaigns that position Cisco as a leader.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in content writing, editing, and management.
  • Proven experience in corporate communications, content creation, or journalism, with a focus on social impact and purpose-driven storytelling.
  • Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress), social media platforms, and digital analytics tools.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Experience collaborating with executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
  • Experience working with government agencies and global nonprofits.
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and performance-driven content strategies. Experience managing complex content calendars and production timelines. Passion for social impact with a deep understanding of trends.
  • Experience with digital publishing tools, AI applications, and project management platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan elig

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