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Specialist, Customer Storytelling

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Cisco

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • San Jose

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of agency or in-house experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related fields with the ability to collaborate in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
  • Experience working with customers to find storytelling opportunities required for consideration
  • Proficiency in media relations, with experience pitching stories and securing media coverage.
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and press materials.
  • Understanding of enterprise technology, including Customer Experience (CX), AI, security, and networking, with the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible stories.
  • Familiarity with media monitoring tools, analytics, and reporting to measure communications success.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at different levels.
  • Familiarity with social media, digital communications, and event-driven communications strategies.
  • Creative mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and developing communications opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and help secure customer stories that align with Cisco’s business and brand priorities.
  • Assist in adapting stories for different formats (blog, video, media pitch, internal email, etc.) and audiences (employees, media, analysts, etc.).
  • Partner with internal comms, digital, international, and PR teams to support story delivery and amplification.
  • Support data tracking, organization, and measurement of customer story usage and effectiveness.
  • Monitor industry trends and collaborate across functions to ensure timely and relevant storytelling.

FAQs

What is the application deadline for the Specialist, Customer Storytelling position?

The application window is expected to close on 5/5/25, but the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Where is this position located?

This position is remote, with a preference for candidates located on the West Coast of the United States.

What are the key responsibilities of the Customer Storytelling Specialist?

Key responsibilities include identifying and securing impactful customer stories, adapting those stories for various formats and audiences, partnering with internal teams for delivery, supporting data tracking and measurement, and monitoring industry trends for relevant storytelling.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Required qualifications include 2-5 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, experience working with customers on storytelling opportunities, proficiency in media relations, strong writing and editing skills, and an understanding of enterprise technology.

Are there preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include familiarity with media monitoring tools, strong interpersonal skills, familiarity with social media and digital communications, and a creative mindset.

What makes this role exciting?

This role is exciting because it allows you to work on central stories for Cisco's reputation, gain hands-on experience across multiple communications disciplines, collaborate with customers, and develop a cross-functional skillset that contributes to meaningful business impact.

Does Cisco encourage learning and development for its employees?

Yes, Cisco supports learning and development at every stage of your career, encouraging employees to unlock their potential.

Does the company provide opportunities for community involvement?

Yes, Cisco offers dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allowing employees to give back to causes they are passionate about.

Technology
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10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

    Our high-performance culture rewards innovation, collaboration and achievement.

  • Employee stock purchase program

    Purchase Cisco stock at a discount to invest in your financial future and the company's (up to 10% of your salary).

  • Employee discount programs

  • Flexible work practices

  • Generous paid time off + holidays

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