IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a Senior Content Marketing Manager to help elevate IonQ’s awareness as a brand to educate and influence our diverse set of audiences. As a Content Marketing Manager, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
You will oversee the development, distribution, and effectiveness of the online presence (blog, social, email, and website) of IonQ as a Content Manager. Your entire focus will be in enhancing the content of the company's efforts to educate and engage our audiences via various owned and earned channels.
Among key skills required to succeed in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following:
- Content Production: You can work as the executive producer across various teams, both internal and external to develop content across varying mediums including text, image, animation, video.
- Tactical execution excellence: You will be solely responsible for the execution of IonQ’s content calendar, including the development of new internal processes that ensure the accuracy of all information and brand consistency of all content.
- Organizational skills: While you have a lot on your plate, you are able to prioritize and execute on day to day programs while keeping the team informed.
- Communication: You are able to effectively articulate and engage our value proposition to the world. Internally, you need to be able to efficiently express your opinions and keep the company included in your endeavors.
- Attention to detail: As one of the communication voices of our company, being detail oriented matters. Aside from avoiding typos and being accurate on technical verbiage (which you’ll have help on), execution has to be top-notch.
Responsibilities
- Research, ideate, and create content for the entire IonQ marketing funnel (from awareness through consideration)
- Build an actionable content strategy plan, and then manage execution from start to finish with internal and external resources
- Build and execute creative and strategic content for activating announcements, broader stories, and to drive lead volume
- Identify gaps in the funnel and proactively source opportunities around them with content
- Assess new opportunities to educate and nurture new and existing customers
- Work across the company to create content that supports large and medium scale go-to-market milestones
- Drive and manage all writing and supporting assets and processes (images and illustrations, social graphics and descriptions, etc) related to the content you create
- Develop a clear point of view on the best channels for activation of your content
- Actively participate in the governance of content assets
- Create and manage a detailed editorial calendar
You’d be a good fit with:
- 12+ years of experience creating content (marketing, educational or other) for awareness and marketing effectiveness, preferably for nascent technology companies
- Understanding of inbound marketing and demand generation best practices
- Experience leading major content strategy initiatives
- Experience creating both technical and non-technical content
- Experience in managing major social and blog publication platforms
You’d be a great fit with:
- Experience working with writers and designers and collaborating with technical team members to uncomplicate ideas into straightforward and actionable content for the funnel for our various audiences
- Knowledge of and experience with multiple content mediums, from video to podcasts and beyond
- Experience developing content that’s conversational and channel-specific
- Experience owning and executing a topical content strategy and track results over time
Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the US
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1033
The approximate base salary range for this position is $108,438 - $141,407. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, a quick 15-minute metro from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The position you are applying for may require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status for export controls and government contracts work and/or obtaining any necessary license/confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
