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Suno

Software Engineer, Trust & Safety

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$188K - $247K/yr

Build automated systems for content moderation, user verification, and abuse prevention * Analyze large datasets in Snowflake to uncover new attack vectors and improve existing detection methods

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How much do content moderation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for content moderation in California is $82,130.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,300.00 and $91,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is content moderation?

A Content Moderation job involves reviewing and monitoring user-generated content on digital platforms to ensure it complies with community guidelines, legal regulations, and platform policies. Moderators identify and remove harmful content such as hate speech, violence, or spam while allowing appropriate discussions. This role helps create a safe and respectful online environment. It may require working with automated tools and human judgment to assess content efficiently.

What do content moderators do?

Content Moderators may review text, images, videos, or user-generated content on social media platforms, forums, e-commerce sites, or community-driven websites. A typical day often involves monitoring flagged content, making moderation decisions based on set guidelines, and documenting actions taken within moderation tools. Team members may also participate in periodic training sessions to stay updated on evolving policies and collaborate with escalation teams for complex cases. The environment is typically fast-paced and requires adaptability, as content volumes and types can vary significantly. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to the safety and quality of online spaces while building strong problem-solving and communication skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed for content moderation?

To thrive as a Content Moderator, you need keen attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and a solid understanding of community guidelines or digital policies, often supported by prior experience in content review or customer service. Familiarity with content management systems, moderation platforms, and sometimes basic knowledge of AI-powered screening tools is beneficial. Effective communication, emotional resilience, and good judgment help professionals navigate sensitive topics and collaborate within diverse teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining safe and respectful online environments while ensuring compliance with platform standards.

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Infographic showing various Content Moderation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,130 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Content Moderator

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

El Segundo, CA • Remote

$134K/yr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.
 
With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment's passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company's content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

We are looking for content moderators to review and moderate user-generated content. As a Content Moderator, you will review and investigate visual and written content that violate our Community Guidelines. You must be detail-oriented, visual, and self-motivated.

  • This is a remote, part-time contract role.
Requirements
   Experience in user-generated content moderation
   Culturally aware of trends and pop culture in United States and Germany
   Self-starter and ahead of the game 
   Technically savvy and able to quickly learn new systems 
   High speed internet connection required
With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world's leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.
 
Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!
#WEBTOON
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