Curio

No one is ever looking for a singular great idea that will make the product a success. It's an ongoing process and so there's a constant push to be working on delivering one project whilst keeping an eye out for the next.

My managers take time to listen, support, and offer guidance on approaching tough situations. The team care a lot about the people who work here which allows for a trusting space to have difficult conversations.

I joined in a junior position and I've had the opportunity to grow into a role with a lot more responsibility pretty quickly. I enjoy being pushed out of my comfort zone and I feel like I'm learning a lot from it.

I have joined Curio as an intern, yet the team has been open and encouraging allowing me to attend training sessions, different department meetings, and an opportunity to try and learn a range of new skills.

My manager is so supportive and understanding. She has made a real effort to schedule weekly 1-1 meet ups so we can catch up, and not just about work which is really nice. I feel I can go to her about anything and she would support me, she also praises my achievements which is really helpful.

I was a little nervous starting Curio when working from home but from my very first morning, I was made to feel so welcomed. Everybody reached out to introduce themselves, I've had virtual coffee catch-ups and the regular all-staff meetings make you feel part of the team.

The team at Curio is an eclectic crew of passionate experts across all of our functions. From Product to Marketing and Content, and everything in between, I'm constantly learning from my colleagues. The audio industry is evolving incredibly quickly, and each day I get to collaborate with the best minds. There are so many times when going to work and discussing the future of our business feels like being back at university.

Working in B2C media with a truly global product means that we get to reach thousands upon thousands of minds each day. Even the smallest changes to our product really matter, and both the product and content that we put into the world truly has an impact for all of our listeners. Over the course of the past year, it has been super gratifying to see how stories we launch about coronavirus, the US election, and political shifts have been able to expose such diverse perspectives to our entire audience. And, for those looking to escape the madness, our portfolio of content about wellbeing and the self has helped so many listeners to stay grounded and keep growing. To be so close to something shaping the minds of so many people is truly impactful.

Both on paper and in action, we really do want to make the world a wiser, empathetic, and more fulfilled place with our product. I see the impact we have in user interviews and reviews, and I always love hearing how our users find creative ways to get value from our product. For example, so many listeners have found Curio to be a great tool to learn English as a second language -- something we didn't initially predict, but brings us an entirely distinct audience.

My colleagues at Curio are super smart. We're constantly bouncing ideas and learning from each other.

We always want to create the best service possible and to do that we have to keep on learning. Data is right at the centre of everything we do. From design to product to marketing and content, we make our decisions based on data.

If I am not being challenged, I don't feel as though I am learning. I love that at Curio, there are always new challenges coming up - often no two days are the same. It's great to know that people are there to support you if you ever find yourself struggling too.