Description
Join the dynamic Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China Communications team at Cisco as a Communications Specialist. You will be an integral part of a high-impact team amplifying how Cisco is delivering critical infrastructure for the AI era.
As a Communications Specialist, you will lead defined initiatives to support regional business priorities by translating global business goals into local, high-impact stories and driving employee engagement. You will act as a trusted advisor to regional executives, shape external reputation, and work alongside the broader APJC team to deliver world-class communication outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute integrated internal and external communication strategies that align with ASEAN business priorities and global themes.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior ASEAN and Asia Pacific leadership, providing counsel on positioning, media engagement, and reputation management.
- Build and maintain relationships with regional media and support agency management to ensure high-quality output against defined KPIs.
- Translate technical concepts into compelling, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.
- Proactively identify emerging reputational risks and support the development of risk mitigation strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in corporate communications, PR agencies, or media-related businesses.
- Experience supporting B2B technology communications or managing integrated campaigns.
- Experience coordinating with agency partners on content execution and performance against KPIs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Established media relationships within the ASEAN market.
- Strong editorial and writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into clear messaging.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with stakeholders and collaborate across a matrixed organization.
- Experience using data and measurement tools to track campaign performance and inform strategy.
- Growth mindset , proven ability to challenge the status quo and implement innovative communication tactics.