Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.
Applications are accepted until further notice.
This role can be performed from any location within the United States.
Meet The Team
Challenge yourself and find the career path in Global Communications that you're passionate about! Identify business issues and collaborate with intern cohorts and Cisco leadership to build a project plan. Partner with an experienced mentor. Collaborate with Cisco Global Communications leaders and work in areas such as Corporate Communications, Analyst Relations, Operations, Public Relations, Strategic Execution, Digital Communications, and Employee Communications.
Your Impact
You are a strategic communicator, adept at managing the entire spectrum of communication challenges from concept to execution. Your toolkit is stocked with exceptional writing and editing skills giving you the ability to craft compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences. You are an analytical problem solver who evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies using metrics and analytics tools to drive continuous improvement. As a collaborative teammate, you work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Your adaptability and creativity enable you to navigate changing circumstances and find innovative solutions to challenges. You can manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You are the bridge between organizational goals and audience engagement, transforming ideas into impactful narratives that drive awareness and action.
Enhance and expand your communications skills by completing a 10-week internship in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Take part in a variety of development opportunities, networking events, volunteer and social activities throughout the summer
Internship assignments will be based on your educational background, skills, aspirations and interests, all within the Global Communications Organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a certification program (e.g., Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College), or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Relevant fields include: Business, Supply Chain, Communications, Mathematics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related program or other academic certification.
Communications Experience: Extensive experience in public relations, digital communications, event planning, and/or multimedia content creation, with a portfolio of successful projects.
Creative and Technical Writing: Demonstrated ability to craft clear, compelling, and engaging content for various channels, including creative writing, technical documentation, press releases, blog posts, newsletters, and social media.
Self-Starter: Proven track record of initiating and leading projects, such as starting organizations, conferences, competitions, or publications, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.
Leadership Experience: Demonstrated leadership abilities through roles in student organizations, or significant involvement in extracurricular activities.
Strong Attention to Detail: Exceptional spelling and grammar skills, ensuring high-quality and error-free content in all communications.
Able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong Presentation Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and communicate ideas to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and tracking communication metrics and performance indicators.
Experience as a Campus Ambassador: Experience in representing organizations or brands on campus, showcasing strong communication, networking, and promotional skills.
Social Media Expertise: Minor in social media or equivalent professional experience in managing and strategizing social media campaigns across various platforms.
UI/UX Knowledge: Familiarity with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles to enhance digital communications and create user-friendly content.
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.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$44,000.00 - $185,000.00
For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
