Job description
Curio Collective is seeking a results-driven Curation Specialist to lead the discovery and organization of high-quality content across our platforms. Based in New York City, you will partner with product, editorial, and data teams to shape our recommendation engine and content taxonomy. This is a high-impact, data-driven role designed for curious, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You will transform raw feeds into refined, engaging experiences for millions of readers and help us deliver delightful, relevant content at scale.
Responsibility
- Develop and maintain content taxonomies and metadata schemas to enable precise recommendations.
- Source, evaluate, and select high-quality content across multiple verticals.
- Collaborate with editors and product managers to define curation strategies and key performance indicators.
- Analyze content performance metrics, user feedback, and engagement data to refine curation rules.
- Manage content ingestion pipelines and ensure data quality and consistency.
- Document workflows, taxonomy updates, and governance practices for cross-functional teams.
- Champion accessibility and inclusivity in content recommendations and labeling.
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in content curation and data governance.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Library Science, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in content curation, taxonomy design, or editorial operations.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using metrics to drive decisions (e.g., engagement, retention, CTR).
- Familiarity with CMS platforms, data pipelines, and basic SQL or data querying.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate data insights into actionable plans.
- Project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple topics and deadlines.
- Attention to detail, organization, and commitment to data quality and accessibility.
- Experience with SEO and audience segmentation is a plus.