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The Technical

Editor supports Ciena’s Editorial Team by providing editorial review, guidance, and quality assurance for high-quality B2B marketing content. The role edits long-form and short-form content across a wide range of formats—including data sheets, white papers, brochures, articles, web pages, emails, videos, presentations, banner ads, and digital and physical event assets to ensure clarity, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with Ciena’s editorial style and brand guidelines. Working closely with subject matter experts, content strategists, and cross-functional partners, the Technical Editor helps strengthen content quality, improve asset structure and flow, and support efficient content delivery across channels.

Review and edit marketing assets to improve quality, clarity, consistency, accuracy, and flow Work with Brand, Legal, Portfolio Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to ensure marketing assets meet internal standards for publishing Provide recommendations on asset structure, organization, tone, and format to help authors strengthen content effectiveness Stay current on developments in technical writing, editing, publishing, and AI-enabled editorial practices Consistent delivery of clear, accurate, high-quality, on-brand marketing content across formats and channels Strong adherence to editorial style, brand guidelines, and internal publishing standards Improved content quality,



structure, and readability through thoughtful editorial guidance Effective management of editorial workflows, priorities, and deadlines across multiple projects Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Writing, or a related field ~8+ years of professional editing and writing experience, preferably in technical fields ~ Strong understanding of marketing content, from high-level brand messaging to product- and solution-oriented communications ~ Strong attention to detail, quality assurance, and brand governance ~ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously ~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint Experience with content operations platforms such as Optimizely CAD 97,900 to 156,000 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 setting in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

📌 Technical Writing-Documentation Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Ottawa