Cisco
Director, Internal Communications
$207K–$336K
San Jose, California, US · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years
About the job
Leads internal communications for Cisco’s AI Software & Platform group, advising executives and translating technical strategy into employee narratives while modernizing communications with AI and analytics.
What you'll do
- Develop internal communications strategy and advise senior leaders on narratives, keynotes, town halls, presentations, and high-stakes communications.
- Explain complex AI, engineering, and platform topics through clear content across employee channels.
- Use AI, automation, analytics, and employee listening to improve communications and engagement.
What they ask for
- 12+ years of experience in internal, executive, technology, or product communications.
- AI fluency and willingness to experiment with emerging AI technologies.
- Experience leading communications for complex, technical organizations, with exposure to relevant technology domains.
- Executive communications and advisory experience, plus strong storytelling and technical communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in an AI startup or mid-sized technology company.
- Experience using Gen AI, data, analytics, automation, and digital platforms to modernize communications.
Pay
$230,300.00 to $291,900.00 USD (salary range; not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits); $230,300.00 - $335,700.00 USD (full salary range, New York City Metro Area); $207,200.00 - $302,200.00 USD (full salary range, non-Metro New York state & Washington state)
Tools
GenAI, automation, analytics, AI-powered analytics, digital platforms
AI focus
Apply generative AI, AI-powered analytics, automation, and intelligent content workflows to create, personalize, distribute, and measure employee communications; use AI insights to identify employee themes and improve engagement.
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