Communications Specialist (Intern) United States
Cisco
Who You’ll Work With
Challenge yourself and find the career path in Global Communications that you’re passionate about! Identify business issues and collaborate with intern cohorts and Cisco leadership to build a project plan. Partner with an experienced mentor. Collaborate with Cisco Global Communications leaders and work in areas such as Corporate Communications, Analyst Relations, Operations, Public Relations, Strategic Execution, Digital Communications, and Employee Communications.
What You’ll Do
- Enhance and expand your communications skills by completing a 10-week internship in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Take part in a variety of development opportunities, networking events, volunteer and social activities throughout the summer
- Internship assignments will be based on your educational background, skills, aspirations and interests, all within the Global Communications Organization.
Who You Are
You are a strategic communicator, adept at managing the entire spectrum of communication challenges from concept to execution. Your toolkit is stocked with exceptional writing and editing skills giving you the ability to craft compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences. You are an analytical problem solver who evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies using metrics and analytics tools to drive continuous improvement. As a collaborative teammate, you work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. Your adaptability and creativity enable you to navigate changing circumstances and find innovative solutions to challenges. You can manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You are the bridge between organizational goals and audience engagement, transforming ideas into impactful narratives that drive awareness and action.
Minimum Qualifications
- Including but not limited to an upcoming graduate of a certification program from a Boot Camp, Apprenticeship, Community College or 4-Year University.
- Recently completed or actively enrolled in an educational program in Communications or a related field
- Communications Experience: Extensive experience in public relations, digital communications, event planning, and/or multimedia content creation, with a portfolio of successful projects.
- Creative and Technical Writing: Demonstrated ability to craft clear, compelling, and engaging content for various channels, including creative writing, technical documentation, press releases, blog posts, newsletters, and social media.
- Self-Starter: Proven track record of initiating and leading projects, such as starting organizations, conferences, competitions, or publications, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit and initiative.
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated leadership abilities through roles in student organizations, or significant involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Strong Attention to Detail: Exceptional spelling and grammar skills, ensuring high-quality and error-free content in all communications.
- Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong Presentation Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and communicate ideas to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and tracking communication metrics and performance indicators.
- Experience as a Campus Ambassador: Experience in representing organizations or brands on campus, showcasing strong communication, networking, and promotional skills.
- Social Media Expertise: Minor in social media or equivalent professional experience in managing and strategizing social media campaigns across various platforms.
- UI/UX Knowledge: Familiarity with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles to enhance digital communications and create user-friendly content.
Why Cisco
#WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all.
We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re “old” (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do – you can’t put us in a box!
But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)
Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward.
So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us!
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
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.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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.