Part Time Content & Engagement Manager in Chicago, Illinois at Curion

At Curion, We Connect Brands to People. Our expertise and passionate pursuit of insights enable our clients to make informed decisions that drive meaningful impact. Our vision? Advancing the way brands connect to people to build a better future. Our core values: Integrity, Resiliency, Accountability, Curiosity, and Collaboration.

Preferred Locations

• Chicago, IL
• Atlanta, GA
• Dallas, TX
• Old Bridge, NJ
• San Francisco, CA

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week on average. Employees must be available to work within the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

We are seeking a part-time Content & Engagement Manager to grow and nurture our consumer research panel through strategic social media and community-focused efforts. In this role, you will work strategically with our Consumer Growth Strategy and Consumer Database & Engagement leadership, collaborating to amplify brand visibility, strengthen panelist connection, and help drive research success and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute our social media strategy across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and similar platforms, from content planning and creation to scheduling, community management, and performance optimization.
• Create compelling multimedia content, such as video, graphics, text, and user-generated materials, which attracts prospective panelists, establishes success for our recently recruited, and engages our base.
• Develop and manage panelist lifecycle and nurture campaigns, including onboarding and success sequences for new jointers, recapture initiatives for lapsed members, and sticky community-building activities (contests, drawings, polls) that drive participation and sustained engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in content creation tools (Canva) and community management platforms (Hootsuite). Some experience with Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro) a plus.
• Experience managing online communities and running paid/organic campaigns on social media
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create compelling, brand-appropriate messaging
• Familiarity planning and executing contests or promotions within communities
• Excellent communication skills, attention-to-detail, and reliability; with a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Background in market research or consumer insights a strong plus

For Curion’s Part-Time Content & Engagement Manager position, we offer a starting pay rate range of $32.00-$35.00 based on the qualifications and experience of each individual. This is a part-time position, deemed non-exempt for overtime purposes, and, therefore, is subject to overtime compensation. Curion offers a benefits package for this position which includes a Curion 401(k) Retirement Account.

Curion is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About the company

Curion specializes in delivering impactful insights to the world's top CPG companies, helping them develop winning, repeatedly purchased products. Curion’s deep data-driven product insights, sensory expertise, and state-of-the-art consumer centers enable them to uncover responses to critical client objectives. With over five decades of experience in the product testing industry, Curion is dedicated to guiding clients with their proprietary Product Experience and Performance (PXP™) platform, connecting brands to consumers at every step.

As an innovator in the industry, Curion recently developed a groundbreaking benchmarking product testing method, the Curion Score™, which has become a trusted and sought after tool within the industry. As one of the largest product and consumer insights companies in the U.S., Curion has built a reputation for excellence and trust among the world's leading consumer brands. Curion’s commitment to innovation and expertise, coupled with a passion for delivering actionable insights, makes Curion a valuable partner for companies looking to develop and launch successful products.