Industry Insights Content Manager

Position: Industry Insights Content Manager

Classification: Exempt

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $110,000

Location: Austin, TX

Work Type: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm CT

Reports To: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Company Description:

For years, most people didn’t understand risk, insurance, or the policies themselves. Yet, back in 1969, a small group of Texas independent agents knew the truth: with a structured curriculum and practical, real-life education beyond theory, they could ignite an entire industry of skilled professionals. Together with University of Texas educators, these pioneering agents formed the industry’s first nonprofit training and CE credit resource. Along the way, we’ve built a genuine community of professionals who succeed and thrive. For decades, we’ve impacted millions of professionals with our practical education. Like us, they’re dedicated to lifelong learning and collaboration. Our participants understand their career potential and gain a real workplace advantage. Today, our education and networks continue to evolve and expand. We are trusted to lead the risk management and insurance industry through change. The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance ensures no one must go it alone. We’ve made success a group activity.

Mission:

We are committed to creating professionals through practical education and technical guidance to lead the risk management and insurance industry of the future, for the common good.

Core Values:

The educational programs and research conducted by The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance were built on a foundation of Innovation, Imagination, Integrity, and Inspiration. These qualities commit us to act responsibly, to be accountable for our actions, to fulfil our obligations, and to inspire others with our relentless determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.

Our Benefits:

• 17 Paid Holidays- Closed the week between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
• Medical, Dental Vision, & Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Birthday, & Volunteering Paid Time Off
• 401K- 4.5% Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Happy Hours

Position Description:

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this position connects the Alliance with the people, ideas, and emerging trends shaping the future of risk and insurance. By building relationships with industry experts and translating complex issues into practical, compelling content, this role strengthens the Alliance brand, advances its educational mission, and inspires professionals to see the Alliance as their trusted partner for lifelong learning and professional growth.

The ideal candidate combines deep industry knowledge with intellectual curiosity, exceptional communication skills, and a strong media presence. As a Brand Ambassador for the Alliance, this individual will confidently lead interviews and conversations on camera and behind the microphone across podcasts, video, livestreams, webinars, and other media platforms. They will also bring genuine curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, exploring how they are changing the industry and transforming how knowledge is created, marketed, discovered, and shared.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Alliance’s industry insights and thought leadership strategy in support of organizational, marketing, and educational priorities.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging issues, including changes in technology, regulation, workforce, operations, distribution, and customer expectations.
• Build relationships with insurance professionals, executives, educators, associations, and subject matter experts to identify topics, gather insights, and ensure technical accuracy.
• Translate complex insurance and risk management topics into practical, engaging content for industry professionals.
• Create and contribute to content across articles, video, podcasts, livestreams, webinars, white papers, research reports, and other digital channels.
• Serve as an on-camera and on-microphone host, interviewer, and facilitator, leading engaging conversations with industry executives, practitioners, educators, and subject matter experts across multiple media formats.
• Partner with the Marketing team to develop compelling marketing content that transforms industry expertise, research, and thought leadership into campaigns and communications that build awareness, promote Alliance programs and products, and drive participation.
• Meet established annual content creation and publishing goals while maintaining quality, relevance, and technical accuracy.
• Develop webinars and research initiatives in partnership with subject matter experts, industry organizations, and internal Alliance teams.
• Partner with Marketing to measure and report the impact of published content, including engagement, traditional SEO and AI-powered search visibility, Alliance participation, and contribution to sales and revenue.
• Explore responsible uses of AI and emerging technologies to improve research, content development, marketing, and internal workflows.
• Represent the Alliance professionally in industry conversations, events, research initiatives, and collaborative projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, risk management, business, communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of insurance industry experience with strong knowledge of insurance and risk management.
• Alliance designation preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of the technical, operational, and emerging issues affecting insurance professionals and organizations.
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication, research, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to make complex insurance topics clear and relevant.
• Strong media and presentation skills, with demonstrated confidence interviewing guests, facilitating conversations, and communicating naturally and professionally on camera and behind a microphone.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with subject matter experts, ask meaningful questions, and synthesize diverse perspectives.
• Ability to collaborate with marketing professionals to translate industry knowledge and thought leadership into audience-focused marketing content.
• Strong collaboration and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
• Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, including the judgment to use AI responsibly and critically evaluate AI-generated information.
• Passion for professional education and lifelong learning in the risk and insurance industry.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• This position does not supervise any employees. The role works closely with internal and external subject matter experts and cross-functional teams and is expected to influence, coordinate, and collaborate effectively without direct supervisory authority.

Work Environment:

• This position is remote and can be performed from our climate-controlled office, with normal office noise. It may also be performed from a location of your choosing, in the city and state you were hired in.

Physical & Position Demands:

• The physical demands of this job include sitting in a stationary position in an office environment.
• Home office set up is highly encouraged and the company will provide the necessary tools to ensure you have an effective and comfortable workspace.

The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.