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 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, you will be a central part of the ASEAN communications efforts. You won’t just support programs; you will lead defined initiatives to support the regional business priorities by translating global business goals into local, high-impact stories and driving employee engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to regional executives, shape our external reputation, and work alongside the broader APJC team to deliver world-class communication outcomes in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated internal and external communication strategies that align with ASEAN business priorities and global themes, using storytelling to bring narratives to life.
- 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, including media, customers, and employees.
- 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.
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
- At least 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 agency partners on content execution and performance against KPIs
- Established media relationships within the ASEAN market
- Strong editorial and writing skills, including simplifying complex ideas into clear messaging
- Ability to build stakeholder trust and collaborate across a matrixed organization
- Experience using data and measurement tools to track campaign performance and inform strategy
- Growth mindset and ability to implement innovative communication tactics
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.
