Meet the Team
Join the dynamic Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China Communications team, part of Cisco’s International Communications function which spans the globe and also includes Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Canada. We are at the forefront of the digital disruption narrative, actively shaping global perceptions and conversations around the transformative power of Cisco technology. You’ll be an integral part of a high-impact team amplifying how Cisco is delivering the critical infrastructure for the AI era.
For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to powering an inclusive future for all.
Your Impact
As a Communications Specialist supporting two dynamic and emerging regions – ASEAN and Greater China – you will play a key role in helping the team execute communications activities. By assisting in the translation of regional business goals into local, high-impact stories, you will contribute to influencing market perception and driving internal engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a corporate communications team, supporting the delivery of regional campaigns and working under the guidance of senior team members to achieve impactful outcomes in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of integrated communications campaigns that align with ASEAN and Greater China business objectives to reach key audiences including employees, media, customers and partners.
Support the development of local narratives by providing regional insights and collaborating with colleagues on the APJC communications team.
Develop high-impact, local narratives for a diverse audience including media, customers, and employees.
Support the coordination of agency activities, helping to track output against defined KPIs.
Develop content including social media posts, employee communications and media materials under the guidance of team leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 months to one year of professional experience in corporate communications, PR agencies, or media-related businesses.
Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) is essential for drafting and reviewing communications materials in both languages.
Experience supporting the execution of communications tasks and/or campaign activities.
A foundational understanding of the media landscape across Southeast Asia and Greater China.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong editorial and writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and compelling content.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive, with the ability to effectively manage the completion of assigned tasks with regular guidance and supervision.
A creative mindset with a passion for storytelling with an interest in developing narratives that resonate with diverse audience.
An innovative thinker who is interested in contributing fresh perspectives to campaign execution writing
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
- Six months to one year of professional experience in corporate communications, PR agencies, or media-related businesses
- Fluency in English and Mandarin, written and spoken
- Experience supporting communications tasks and/or campaign activities
- Foundational understanding of the media landscape across Southeast Asia and Greater China
- Strong editorial and writing skills
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive work style
- Creative mindset and passion for storytelling
Cisco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cisco and has not been reviewed or approved by Cisco.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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What We Do
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.
