AI Transformation PR Lead

Cisco; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 129,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in Washington, DC seeks a Public Relations Manager focused on People, Learning and AI Transformation to translate complex priorities into clear narratives and strengthen Cisco's reputation as an innovation leader and a great place to work.

You will partner with senior People executives to elevate platforms and build a consistent media drumbeat around AI workforce transformation, organizational leadership and key skilling initiatives, while managing external agencies for high-impact

Qualifications

• 7+ years in public relations, corporate communications, or related fields.
• Strong relationships with top-tier business, technology, HR or policy media; proven success securing high-impact feature coverage.
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies for a defined portfolio or business area; understanding competitive landscape.

Responsibilities

• Thought Leadership: drive a high-impact media drumbeat for People priorities including AI workforce transformation and skilling initiatives.
• Executive Positioning: advise key People executives and secure bylines, awards, speaking opportunities.
• Media Relations & Storytelling: pitch and secure high-visibility feature stories across top outlets and podcasts.
• Issues Management: counsel on sensitive topics with clear, factual reporting.
• Agency Management: lead external PR agencies to translate strategy into results.
• Communicate Impact: track, measure and report results to leadership.
• AI Innovation & Workflow Automation: optimize PR operations with AI tools and automation.

Skills

Public relations

Corporate communications

Crisis management

Media relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Cisco in Washington, DC seeks a Public Relations Manager focused on People, Learning and AI Transformation to translate complex priorities into clear narratives and strengthen Cisco's reputation as an innovation leader and a great place to work.

You will partner with senior People executives to elevate platforms and build a consistent media drumbeat around AI workforce transformation, organizational leadership and key skilling initiatives, while managing external agencies for high-impact