Communications Specialist

**Job Posting: Communications Specialist****Pay Rate: $60 per Hour****Location:** **(Fully Remote)**Cisco is seeking an enthusiastic **Communications Specialist** to join our strategic communications team. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in marketing and communications, with strong writing and editing skills, and a solid project and program management background to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role requires excellent interpersonal communication abilities and a proactive approach to managing multiple projects. Experience in change management is a significant plus.**Key Responsibilities:**+ **Content Creation:** Develop, edit, and manage internal communications, including presentations, newsletters, FAQs, and updates on program and risk mitigation changes.+ **Digital Communication:** Create and oversee engaging content for digital platforms, including intranet sites and awareness campaigns.+ **Research and Analysis:** Conduct research to support communication plans and evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts through analytics and feedback.+ **Stakeholder Impact Assessment:** Identify audience needs using impact assessment templates, interviews, and user experience or journey mapping.+ **Collaboration:** Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather information, ensure message consistency, and support diverse communication needs.+ **Project/Program Management:** Coordinate and manage communication projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals.**Qualifications:**+ **Experience:** 7+ years in communications, cross-functional engagements, or a related field.+ **Writing and Editing:** Exceptional writing and editing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.+ **Digital Communication:** Proficient in digital communication tools and platforms, including social media and email marketing software.+ **Interpersonal Skills:** Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.+ **Project/Program Management:** Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.**Education:** Bachelors degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field.**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Knowledge of change management procedures and processes.+ Familiarity with SharePoint, Eloqua, Trello, and/or Microsoft Forms or Qualtrics.+ Skills in cybersecurity awareness and education.+ Experience in design and video production is a plus.+ Cybersecurity awareness and education skills are a plus.**Pay Details:** $60.00 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:+ The California Fair Chance Act+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance