Director, Corporate Content

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.  

The Director, Corporate Content will lead IonQ’s corporate content strategy, editorial vision, and execution, shaping how the company tells its story across its corporate blog, social media, executive platforms, and other relevant channels. This individual will translate complex technology, business strategy, and industry developments into compelling content that builds awareness, strengthens IonQ’s positioning, and establishes its leaders and subject matter experts as influential voices in quantum technology.

This role will oversee the corporate content portfolio, connecting stories across IonQ, its subsidiaries, and partners through a clear narrative and coordinated editorial approach. They will proactively uncover stories, develop original perspectives, and build sustained storytelling around IonQ’s technologies, capabilities, customer successes, and business milestones. Working across Communications, Marketing, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, and technical and business teams, they will ensure content is accurate, distinctive, relevant, and aligned with corporate priorities.

Social media will be a major focus, including corporate and executive content on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and other relevant platforms. The Director will establish the strategy for these channels, develop recognizable executive voices, and connect social storytelling with deeper content on the corporate blog and other owned platforms. They will thoughtfully evaluate new channels and formats based on audience needs and opportunities to advance IonQ’s story.

The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on writing, editing, and execution. The Director will lead content specialists, manage agency, freelance, and creative partners. They will establish editorial standards, guide content development across teams, and use audience insights and performance data to improve content quality, distribution, and impact.

The position will report to the VP, Global External Communications and Corporate Reputation.

• →Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• →15+ years of experience in corporate content, editorial strategy, communications, or thought leadership, including experience leading teams and external partners.
• →Demonstrated success developing and executing content strategies for a technology company, agency, or similarly complex organization.
• →Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a portfolio spanning executive communications, thought leadership, long-form content, and social media.
• →Significant experience leading corporate and executive social media strategy, with a strong understanding of platform-specific storytelling, publishing, community engagement, and measurement.
• →The curiosity and ability to learn IonQ’s business and technologies, work effectively with technical experts, and translate complex concepts without sacrificing accuracy.
• →Strong editorial judgment and the ability to connect individual stories to a broader corporate narrative.
• →Experience building content operations, managing competing priorities, and delivering timely work with rigorous attention to quality and detail.
• →Confidence working with senior executives and influencing cross-functional stakeholders through sound judgment, clear recommendations, and collaborative relationships.
• →Experience using content management, social publishing, listening, analytics, and AI-assisted tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• →A hands-on leadership style, strong sense of urgency, and willingness to move between setting strategy, coaching contributors, and writing the content.

The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.