Content Moderator - USDS

Responsibilities About TikTok U.S. Data Security... TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (?USDS?) is a subsidary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more. Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us. Team Intro As a Content Safety Moderation Specialist, you are responsible for reviewing contents to ensure it adheres to established community guidelines. You will review TikTok contents, often of a graphic nature, and enforce policy decisions related to content. You will be on the front lines, handling sensitive, complex user-facing issues to protect the platform and keep users safe. This role also requires creative solutions, especially a deep understanding of abuse trends specific to US cultural norms and sensitivities. You have a genuine passion for moderation (policy enforcement), quality assurance, intellectual property, privacy, and online safety. This position will be full-time and based in Scottadale, Arizona. To eliminate any doubt, this role involves reading, viewing, listening to and examining user-generated content to ensure it complies with community guidelines. Content includes images, video, and text related to every-day life, but it can also include (but is not limited to) bullying; hate speech; child abuse; sexual assault; torture; bestiality; self-harm; suicide; and murder. Our Content Moderators review content in continuous succession during each shift and it is possible that this role will be exposed to harmful content on a daily basis. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time. Responsibilities: ? Learn TikTok policies and guidelines spanning a variety of content types and issue areas. ? Apply policies and guidelines to large volumes of TikTok content with high accuracy and consistency to ensure the legal compliance and safety of content. ? Help support the development, improvement, and maintenance of standards for the security of our online communities. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications ? Fast learner with strong attention to detail; able to pick up complex concepts (such as Community Guidelines) quickly. ? Required to work in office 3 days a week, subject to change. ? Comfortable with and understand that the job requires reviewing internet content that may be deemed inappropriate and/or contain explicit materials. Preferred Qualifications ? Passion for maintaining a high standard of work. ? Familiarity with internet laws and regulations, in particular reviewing online content, is a plus. ? Active usage and interest in short video platforms. ? Resilience and persistence to handle routine daily tasks efficiently and accurately. ? Experience in a BPO/call center/content moderation environment is a plus. ? Track record of consistently meeting company metrics placed in a scorecard. ? Your ability to work in a high tempo environment, adapt, respond to day-to-day challenges of the role. ? Your resilience and commitment to self-care to manage the emotional demands of the role. Wellbeing Statement Trust & Safety recognizes that keeping our platform safe for TikTok communities is no ordinary job. It can be rewarding, psychologically demanding, and emotionally taxing. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start: so our candidates are well informed before proceeding. We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach. D&I Statement TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. Accommodation Statement TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]

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