Content Writer (Remote)

Application window closes on September 5, 2026, or earlier if the position is filled.

About the role

Cisco is looking for a Content Writer to shape clear, consistent, on-brand storytelling across a wide range of formats and channels. In this role, you will translate complex technical and business topics into content that resonates with customers, partners, employees, and industry audiences alike. The ideal candidate is a versatile writer who can move fluidly between content formats and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content across multiple formats, including video scripts, blog posts, social media copy, executive talking points, presentations, and internal/external communications
• Maintain and evolve brand voice and style guidelines, ensuring consistency across teams and channels
• Follow copywriting best practices and understand audience behaviors and needs with ability to adapt and tailor content as needed
• Translate technical concepts (security, AI, networking, infrastructure) into accessible, audience-appropriate language
• Help create and maintain style guides to ensure content is consistent and clear
• Partner with communications and marketing teams to develop content supporting executive visibility and corporate storytelling initiatives
• Collaborate with designers, video producers, and subject matter experts to bring content to life across formats
• Review and edit content from other contributors to maintain quality and voice consistency
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Uphold Cisco’s guiding principles and brand voice in all communications

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a communications, media, or content role; experience writing for business or tech media highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Exceptional writer and storyteller who can persuade audiences to action; ability to connect with audiences with authentic and captivating copy
• Strong command of tone, voice, and editorial judgment, with the ability to adapt style to different channels and audiences without losing brand consistency
• Proficient in AI tools and able to use technology to reimagine processes and drive positive outcomes
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance concurrent projects
• Knowledge of Cisco’s business, products, and culture is a plus
• Able to share portfolio or writing samples

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $165,200.00 to $210,600.00 for new hires in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Full salary ranges by location:

• New York City Metro Area: $165,200.00 - $240,900.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $145,200.00 - $211,700.00

For quota-based sales roles, the ranges include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Eligibility for grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment
• Paid time off:
  • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 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
  • Non-exempt employees: 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at 4.92 hours per pay period
  • Exempt employees: Flexible vacation time off with no defined limit (subject to availability and business limitations)
  • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
  • Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
  • Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco’s policies
• For sales roles: Performance-based incentive pay split between quota and non-quota components, with specific rates based on revenue attainment