Editorial and Content Lead

Role Overview

• Serve as the Editorial and Content lead for the Social Impact and Inclusion Office (SIIO) and Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team
• Write and edit blogs, impact stories, and thought leadership
• Lead content strategy and manage the end-to-end creative process from story ideation to publication and evaluation
• Develop and maintain the SIIO and CCR editorial calendars
• Partner with internal and external contributors, thought leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Track, analyze, and report on content performance metrics
• Optimize written content for SEO
• Assist with additional writing and editing needs for key projects, award submissions, and campaigns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in content writing, editing, and management
• Proven experience in corporate communications, content creation, or journalism, with a focus on social impact and purpose-driven storytelling
• Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Experience collaborating with executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners

Tech Stack

• WordPress

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
• flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
• optional 10 paid days per calendar year to volunteer
• eligibility for annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies