Content Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and refine video scripts, blog articles, social media content, executive talking points, presentations, and both internal and external communications.

• Enhance and evolve the brand's voice and style guidelines across various teams and platforms.

• Implement copywriting best practices and customize content according to audience preferences and needs.

• Simplify complex concepts related to security, AI, networking, and infrastructure into understandable language.

• Assist in creating and upholding clear and consistent style guides.

• Collaborate with communications and marketing teams on initiatives for executive visibility and corporate storytelling.

• Work alongside designers, video producers, and subject matter experts across diverse content formats.

• Review and refine content from contributors to ensure quality and consistency in voice.

• Oversee multiple projects and meet deadlines simultaneously.

• Adhere to Cisco’s guiding principles and maintain the brand voice in all communications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communications, media, or content-related positions.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience writing for business or technology media.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Outstanding writing and storytelling skills.

• Ability to motivate audiences to take action and produce engaging, authentic copy.

• Excellent command of tone, voice, and editorial judgment.

• Capability to adjust writing style across different channels and audiences while ensuring brand consistency.

• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools.

• Skill in leveraging technology to innovate processes and achieve positive results.

• Strong project management abilities.

• Competence in juggling multiple projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with Cisco’s business, products, and culture is advantageous.

• Willingness to provide a portfolio or writing samples.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan featuring Cisco matching contributions.

• Paid parental leave.

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability.

• Basic life insurance coverage.

• Potential for restricted stock unit grants.

• 10 paid holidays each full calendar year.

• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees.

• 1 paid day off for the employee’s birthday.

• Paid time off for a year-end holiday shutdown.

• 4 paid wellness days off.

• 16 days of paid vacation time each full calendar year for non-exempt employees.

• Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limits for eligible exempt employees.

• 80 hours of sick leave provided on the hire date and each January 1st thereafter.

• Up to 80 hours of unused sick leave carried over annually.

• Additional paid time off for critical or emergency family matters.

• Option for 10 paid volunteer days each full calendar year.

• Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales positions.

• Performance-based incentive compensation for sales-plan employees.

• Opportunities for professional growth, experimentation, and learning.

• Collaboration and development opportunities within a global team.