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Content Moderation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Test content moderation systems and harmful content detection capabilities for effectiveness and fairness across user communities * Audit algorithmic decision-making systems for discriminatory ...

Flag usability, content, and edge-case concerns that could affect the end-user experience, especially around sensitive areas like content moderation and privacy settings * Coordinate final pre-launch ...

Prior experience in content quality review, content operations, content moderation, digital media, video programming, or a related field. * Experience reviewing digital or video content against ...

Content Moderator, Bilingual English/German

$125K - $131K/yr

Earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent international credential or 7+ years of professional content moderation experience. * Proven professional working proficiency in English and professional ...

Flag usability, content, and edge-case concerns that could affect the end-user experience, especially around sensitive areas like content moderation and privacy settings * Coordinate final pre-launch ...

Lead QA Analyst

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Flag usability, content, and edge-case concerns that could affect the end-user experience, especially around sensitive areas like content moderation and privacy settings * Coordinate final pre-launch ...

Member of Technical Staff - Imagine Safety

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$180K - $440K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Design and implement scalable safety systems for Grok's media generation platform, including real-time content moderation, risk detection, and safeguard enforcement for images, video, and audio.

$121K - $126K/yr

Earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent international credential or 7+ years of professional content moderation experience. * Proven professional working proficiency in English and professional ...

$121K - $126K/yr

Earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent international credential or 7+ years of professional content moderation experience. * Proven professional working proficiency in English and professional ...

Member of Technical Staff - Imagine Safety

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$180K - $440K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Design and implement scalable safety systems for Grok's media generation platform, including real-time content moderation, risk detection, and safeguard enforcement for images, video, and audio.

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How much do content moderation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for content moderation in the United States is $83,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.

How do you become a content moderation?

To become a content moderator, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to evaluate content against platform guidelines. Relevant experience in customer service, familiarity with social media platforms, and sometimes training on content policies are also helpful. Many roles are entry-level and may require working flexible hours or shifts.

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.

Do content moderators get paid well?

Content moderation jobs typically offer hourly wages that are around or slightly below the national average, with pay varying based on experience, location, and the employer. Some companies provide additional benefits or opportunities for overtime, but overall, the pay is generally considered moderate rather than high.
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Infographic showing various Content Moderation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,220 per year, or $40 per hour.

Digital Privacy, Trust & Safety Consultant

Coalfire

Remote

$105K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

About Coalfire
Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients' hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.
But that's not who we are - that's just what we do.
We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Position Summary:
The Digital Privacy, Trust & Safety Consultant conducts independent audits and technical testing of digital platforms, services, and systems against global privacy and trust & safety regulations. This role involves hands-on testing of user protections, data handling practices, content moderation systems, and regulatory compliance mechanisms. The Consultant designs audit methodologies, executes compliance testing protocols, identifies gaps in trust & safety controls, and delivers detailed audit findings with remediation guidance to organizational and regulatory stakeholders.
What You'll Do
  • Conduct hands-on compliance audits and testing of digital platforms for adherence to global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, DSA, DMA, UK OSA, and SC AADC
  • Design and execute independent audit methodologies and testing protocols to assess user protection mechanisms, content moderation systems, and data handling practices
  • Test privacy-by-design mechanisms, such as data collection, processing, retention, and deletion mechanisms to verify compliance with user consent and data minimization requirements
  • Audit child safety protections and age verification mechanisms for COPPA compliance and child exploitation prevention measures
  • Test content moderation systems and harmful content detection capabilities for effectiveness and fairness across user communities
  • Audit algorithmic decision-making systems for discriminatory outcomes and test transparency and explainability in automated systems
  • Present assessment findings, risk analysis, and strategic recommendations to clients and their leadership through executive briefings and detailed reports
  • Support other security and privacy consulting engagements when necessary to maintain team capacity

What You'll Bring
  • At least 4 years conducting independent compliance audits, privacy testing, or trust & safety assessments
  • Bachelor's in CS, Law, Business, or equivalent hands-on audit and testing experience
  • Deep expertise testing GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, EU AI Act, DSA, DMA, UK OSA, SC AADC
  • Hands-on privacy engineering experience: data flows, consent, data deletion, third-party integrations
  • DSA, DMA, OSA testing: algorithmic transparency, content moderation, fairness
  • Experience testing third-party data sharing, tracking pixels, SDKs
  • Ability to verify cross-border data transfer compliance and adequacy decisions

Bonus Points
  • Knowledge of EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF and other AI frameworks
  • Legal background or JD, or experience working closely with legal and compliance teams on privacy matters

$105,000 - $148,000 a year
The salary range listed is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role based on national salary averages. The actual salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, geographic location, training, licensure and certifications and other factors. You may also be eligible to participate in annual incentive, commission, and/or recognition programs.
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Why You'll Want to Join Us
At Coalfire, you'll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you'll work most effectively - whether you're at home or an office.
Regardless of location, you'll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You'll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you'll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.
At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources team at [email protected].
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.