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Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Who We Are
The AI Software & Platform Group is a newly formed, high-impact team at Cisco, uniting world-class AI researchers, software engineers, product managers and product marketers. Our mission: to build and launch innovative AI products and platforms that redefine what's possible for customers at global scale. We thrive on solving complex challenges that come with connecting people, devices and data everywhere.
Your Impact
Join the AI Software & Platform team as an AI Social, Content & Growth Marketer and be at the forefront of shaping Cisco's AI narrative across social channels and digital platforms. You will drive engagement, build community, and accelerate growth by crafting compelling content and campaigns that highlight our innovative AI products like AI Canvas and AI Defense. Your work will amplify Cisco's leadership in AI, connect with diverse audiences, and fuel adoption at a global scale.
What You Will Do
Develop and execute social media strategies that increase brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation for Cisco's AI portfolio.
Create and curate high-impact content including blogs, videos, social posts, and thought leadership pieces that resonate with technical and business audiences.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product marketing, engineering, and sales teams to align messaging and amplify product launches and updates.
Analyze social and content performance metrics to optimize campaigns and inform growth strategies.
Manage community engagement and influencer relationships to build a vibrant ecosystem around Cisco AI products.
Stay abreast of AI industry trends and competitor activities to ensure Cisco's content remains relevant and differentiated.
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of experience in social media marketing, content marketing, or growth marketing, preferably in technology or AI-related fields.
Proven ability to create engaging content and manage social media platforms to drive measurable growth.
Strong understanding of digital marketing tools, analytics, and social media management platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in B2B technology marketing, especially in AI, software, or cloud domains.
Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and the enterprise software landscape.
Demonstrated success in community building and influencer marketing.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of SEO, content strategy, and growth hacking techniques.
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:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $145,000.00 to $182,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
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:
$145,000.00 - $210,200.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$129,000.00 - $187,000.00
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.
