We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has strong communications skills as well as excellent technology knowledge.

You will serve as a strategic Communications Specialist and advisor to key business leaders in Japan.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Create and execute communications strategies that address all relevant internal and external audiences to help drive business objectives.

• Collaborate with global and regional peers to balance regional and global requirements on behalf of the communications team.

• Provide regional insight into global integrated planning process and dedicatedly contribute local market knowledge to global strategies.

• Lead or implement specific, high quality communications via projects, events or programs within a given timeframe in support of key business leaders.

• Execute communications across multiple disciplines and channels, including traditional media, speaker forums, online platforms, social media, etc.

• Develop content including thought leadership messaging, executive presentations, blogs, social content, media pitches, etc, for business leaders to enhance their profile within the tech sector and broader industry.

• Counsel, support and advise leaders concerning communications.

• Identify opportunities and implement communications to reach the objectives of your key business units in the region.

• Lead communications at external events and internal strategy meetings to ensure the consistent communication to reach business objectives.

• Work effectively with colleagues and leaders at all levels of the business and Communications team (regionally and globally).

Who you are

• You are a strong communications professional with 4-6 years working for big brands either in-house or from agency background.

• You have a proven track record of successful, creative strategic communication management.

• You are fluent in both Japanese and English communication

• You have experience in giving counsel to executives

• You are able to build communication plans - strategic and tactical - and play active role in their execution and measurement.

• Self-motivated, you have the ability to handle areas of responsibility with minimum supervision and guidance.

• You exercise discretion when presented with sensitive information or confidential issues.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.