Job Description

Meet the Team
You'll be part of Cisco's International Communications team responsible for advancing the company's reputation worldwide, with well-crafted, clear, compelling narratives that get people's attention. Our award-winning Global Communications Team is also home to Corporate and Technology PR, Analyst Relations, CEO and Employee Communications, as well as the Communications Intelligence and Cisco's Storytelling hub.
Your Impact
The International Media Relations Manager will play a vital role within the international communications team, collaborating closely with the integrated communications team to identify, secure, and manage strategic media opportunities for senior executives as part of broader campaign planning. This role involves partnering with regional and global teams to enhance Cisco's reputation and executive visibility through top-tier media interviews and broader networks of influence.

• Support executive engagements at an international level managing continuous, always-on media relations and broader networks of influence, and supporting major initiatives, executive visits, and key events.
• Enhance Cisco spokesperson visibility across top-tier international broadcast, podcast, digital, and traditional media channels.
• Stay closely connected to evolving industry conversation to identify opportunities that position Cisco in priority areas including AI, Networking and Security.
• Develop ongoing plans that encompass the full sphere of influence, staying ahead of industry trends in media, digital storytelling, and influencer engagement.
• Serve as a centre of excellence for media relations by sharing insights, opportunities and messaging and content that supports the team's leading across international countries.
• Monitor, measure, and report on the impact of executive media engagements using analytics tools; recommend adjustments to maximize impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of marketing and/or communications management experience with a heavy focus working in media relations.
• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR, journalism or related field.
• A deep understanding of the global traditional and new media landscape and how editorial decisions are made.
• Proven track record of securing high-impact executive interviews across broadcast, digital, podcasts, and traditional media.
• A knack for synthesizing global, regional and local news cycle trends with executive voices and perspective.
• Experience with media coaching and the presence to influence and give counsel to executives.
• The management skills to manage budgets, track ROI, and optimise resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding writing, editorial and storytelling skills with the ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging and timely messages.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with sound judgment and adaptability.
• Confident building and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a complex, global organisation that requires influence for success across various functions.

#WeAreCisco
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

Skills Required