Executive Communications Director
Cisco•San Jose, CA
•$230,300 - $291,900•Hybrid
About The Position
The Director of Executive Communications serves as a strategic advisor to the senior leadership of our Silicon, Systems, and Optics organizations. You will define and execute communication strategies that elevate our executive presence, translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives, and advance Cisco’s AI story. This is a high-visibility role for a storyteller who can bridge strategic planning with hands-on execution.
Requirements
- 12-15 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field
- 7+ years internal/external communications in varied disciplines, such as organizational communications, executive communications, and public relations
- Experience within the networking industry
- Strategic Storytelling: Ability to distill highly complex technical information into clear, palatable, and impactful soundbites.
- Executive Presence: Proven ability to influence senior leaders and operate independently in a fast-paced, technical environment.
- Operational Excellence: Experience managing complex activity calendars and high-visibility events (e.g., industry conferences, customer advisory boards).
- Adaptability: Ability to pivot seamlessly between strategic thinking and tactical execution.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within the semiconductor industry
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
- Develop and manage communication roadmaps, event calendars, and strategic opportunities that align with business objectives.
- Craft clear, consistent messaging for diverse audiences.
- Oversee the production of speeches, keynotes, presentations, articles, and multimedia content that drive thought leadership.
- Partner with executives to refine their presentation skills, communication style, and overall engagement approach with internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Marketing, PR, Analyst Relations, Investor Relations, and HR to ensure messaging consistency across all internal and external channels.
- Design and implement communication vehicles (broadcasts, roundtables, social media, etc.).
- Establish KPIs to measure effectiveness and continuously refine strategies based on data and feedback.
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
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- 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
- annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
