Event Marketing Communications Leader

🕒 July 24

🏄 California, Massachusetts, +2 more states – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🍂 Massachusetts – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $196.3k - $248.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎪 Events

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Cisco

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1984

🔧 Hardware

🔐 Security

🏢 Enterprise

Hardware • Security • Enterprise

Cisco is a multinational technology company that provides networking hardware, software, and services to enterprises, service providers, and governments. It builds routers, switches, optical transceivers, programmable silicon, and edge computing platforms, and offers security, collaboration (Webex), observability, and AI-enabled software and support services to help organizations design, operate, and secure large-scale networks and data centers. Cisco also delivers professional services, training, and cloud-managed solutions to support digital transformation and AI-ready infrastructure.

📋 Description

• Lead the Global Events Marquee and Industry portfolio • Define the vision and direct execution of integrated engagement strategies • Lead a high-performing team supporting audience engagement at Marquee and Industry Events and Cisco Showcase at Cisco Live Global • Direct multi-channel marketing and communications strategies across owned and paid channels • Drive attendee outcomes including booth engagement, speaking sessions, meeting participation, brand awareness, and sales engagement • Champion an AI-first operating model to streamline content development and scale communication assets • Partner with Program Management, Event Strategy, and Brand leaders to ensure a cohesive Cisco brand experience • Define and report KPIs tracking event efficacy and ROI • Partner with Sales and Marketing leadership on customer journey programs • Mentor senior and mid-level managers and foster professional growth and high performance • Manage complex vendor relationships to ensure service excellence • Provide subject-matter expertise and data-driven recommendations for future event communication and engagement strategy

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of event marketing experience within the high-tech sector • 15+ years of strategic communications experience • 10+ years of proven leadership managing high-performing teams • Track record leading complex, large-scale marketing campaigns and flagship event initiatives • Ability to craft and deliver high-stakes presentations and executive communications • Deep passion for brand storytelling and brand stewardship • Experience integrating AI tools for workflow efficiency, content velocity, and process optimization • Ability to translate complex datasets into compelling narratives • Proven change-management experience, especially integrating AI tools and evolving event formats • Ability to manage complex project portfolios, track ROI, and pivot strategies using data-driven insights • Exceptional copywriting and editorial skills • BA/BS degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field required

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance • 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution • Paid parental leave • Short and long-term disability coverage • Basic life insurance • Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, vesting following continued employment • 10 paid holidays per full calendar year • 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 • 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees • Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees • 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter • 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 policies • Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans • Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco