Ciena

Paid Media, Sr Associate - Location: US MD - Maple Lawn

Ciena$65K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, paid media, marketing operations, or campaign execution.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills for data and marketing metrics.
  • Experience analyzing campaign performance data to identify trends and recommend optimizations.
  • Proficient in one or more paid media platforms: LinkedIn, Google Ads, Meta, YouTube, DV360, etc.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel and marketing analytics reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Execute paid digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube.
  • Coordinate campaign setup and quality assurance with internal teams and external partners.
  • Configure audience targeting and campaign settings, including asset management.
  • Deploy localized advertising campaigns tailored to regional markets.
  • Manage daily campaign activities, including creative rotations and budget pacing requests.
  • Monitor campaign performance and prepare regular reports on key metrics.
  • Track action items and coordinate deliverables for effective campaign planning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(K) and DCPP with company matching.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.
  • Compliance with laws on Paid Family Leave and other absences.
Full Job Description
This role connects global paid digital marketing programs with regional marketing priorities to help deliver consistent, data-driven campaign execution across multiple markets. The position contributes to campaign operations, reporting, and optimization efforts that support Ciena's digital marketing objectives. It offers an opportunity to build expertise across paid media channels, campaign analytics, and digital marketing technologies.
How you will make an impact:
  • Execute paid digital marketing campaigns across LinkedIn, display advertising, YouTube, and other paid media channels.
  • Coordinate campaign setup, trafficking, quality assurance testing, and launch activities with internal teams and agency partners.
  • Configure audiences, campaign settings, implementation tracking, and creative asset management activities.
  • Deploy localized versions of global advertising campaigns across priority regions.
  • Manage creative rotations, budget pacing requests, and day-to-day campaign activities.
  • Monitor campaign pacing, delivery, and key performance metrics while preparing recurring performance reports.
  • Gather requirements, track action items, and coordinate deliverables for campaign planning activities.
The must haves:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, paid media, marketing operations, or campaign execution.
  • Quantitative and analytical application of numbers, data, and marketing metrics.
  • Experience analyzing campaign reporting and marketing performance data to identify trends, measure results, and recommend optimizations.
  • Experience supporting digital marketing campaigns across one or more paid media platforms, including LinkedIn, Google Ads, Meta, YouTube, DV360, or similar platforms.
  • Utilization of Microsoft Excel and marketing analytics or reporting tools.
Nice to haves:
  • Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team across a multi-functional organization.
  • Initiative to advance projects with limited direction.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new digital marketing platforms, tools, and best practices.
  • Commitment to achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and delivery of high-quality work.
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Ability to listen, learn, and incorporate feedback and mentoring.
Pay Range:

USD 65,000 to 100,000

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.

About Ciena

Ciena Corporation is a global supplier of telecommunications networking equipment, software, and services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. Ciena's products include optical transport and switching systems, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, and management of voice, video, and data traffic. Ciena serves customers in the telecommunications industry, including telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments, and enterprises. The company has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ciena
Size
7,241 employees
Market Cap
$7.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$354.3 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
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