As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Make An Impact
Editorial Leadership & Team Management

Lead and develop a team of copywriters, editors, and an editorial project manager

Establish team priorities, goals, and performance expectations

Copywriting and Quality Assurance

Serve as a senior copywriter for content across multiple formats including web pages, event materials, campaign assets, email, video scripts, advertising, collateral, webinars, etc.

Partner directly with subject matter experts and business leaders to shape and develop content

Oversee application of editorial style guidelines, tone, voice, and usage standards

Ensure adherence to legal, intellectual property, and compliance requirements

Editorial Operations

Drive editorial service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction

Partner with the Editorial Project Manager to optimize workflows, intake processes, prioritization, and resource planning

Monitor operational metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and responsiveness

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Brand Strategy team to ensure consistent application of Ciena's verbal identity system, including voice, character, messaging, and editorial style

Collaborate with Creative to ensure written and visual storytelling work together cohesively





Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders seeking content support and editorial guidance

Promote a collaborative environment where strategic messaging, content development, and visual execution operate as a unified system

What Success Looks Like

Consistent delivery of high-quality, on-brand content, including successful application of Ciena's verbal identity and messaging frameworks across production content

Editorial team engagement, development, and performance

Stakeholder satisfaction and service delivery effectiveness

Content quality and adherence to editorial standards

Workflow efficiency and operational scalability

Effective partnership with Brand and Creative

The must haves

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

10+ years of experience in editorial leadership or a related discipline

Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong portfolio of work across multiple formats

Expertise in applying and maintaining brand voice, tone, and messaging frameworks

Experience in managing editorial operations, including resource allocation and workflow optimization

Familiarity with legal, intellectual property, and compliance requirements in content creation

Nice to have

Experience working in a technology or B2B workplace





Familiarity with Ciena’s industry and competitive landscape

Proficiency in project management tools and content management systems

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Pay range - USD 140,900 - 220,000
CAD 160,700 - 256,000

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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📌 Editorial Lead (Quebec City)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Quebec City