Communications Manager, Latin America Communications

The application window will be extended until on 03/04/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Traveling is required 25% of the time.

Meet the Team

The Latin America Communications team is part of the International Communications team and is laser-focused on protecting and improving Cisco's reputation by leveraging public relations, analyst relations, internal communications, social media and executive communications.

We strive to work creatively and build positive relationships with our top audiences: media, employees and influencers/decision makers. As top communicators, we understand business objectives, market conditions and trends to build powerful and high-impact communications that set the Cisco brand apart from competitors.

Your Impact

As a communications manager, you will be instrumental in crafting and driving Cisco's executive and internal communication strategy across Latin America, serving the LATAM regional sales VP and other senior executives and key stakeholders. Your goal is to drive impactful communications across different channels and audiences.

In this role you will:

• Develop and implement executive and internal communication strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Build compelling narratives and content for speeches, presentations, and executive messaging.
• Collaborate with senior executives, PR, Sales, Strategy & Planning, and other teams to ensure coordinated execution.
• Lead executive communication programs with a focus on detailed execution and impact measurement, especially on social media and internal communications, seeking always to achieve phenomenal engagement.
• Position Cisco's executives as thought leaders through strategic engagements in events, speaking opportunities, both inside and outside Cisco.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• Proficient in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
• 6+ in executive communications (Internal, External and Social Media).
• Experience creating impactful content for executive leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Latin American market and cultural nuances.
• Strategic thinking and program management skills.
• Outstanding storytelling and writing skills.
• Experience in handling relationships with senior executives.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Passion for getting results through effective communication.
• Crisis communication experience.

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