Urgent: YouTube Remote Content Reviewer – No Experience, We Train You!

📍 Remote, United States | 📁 Content Moderation, Entry Level, Trust & Safety, Work From Home

Job Details

  • Salary: 40,560 - 50,960 USD Year
  • Equivalents: Monthly: 3,380 - 4,247 | Hourly (approx.): 19.50 - 24.50
  • Location: Remote
  • Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
  • Experience Level: Entry Level
  • Category: Content Moderation, Entry Level, Trust & Safety, Work From Home
  • Education: High School Diploma

This is a unique and urgent opportunity to be on the front lines of the creator economy. YouTube is hiring Remote Content Reviewers to join our crucial Trust & Safety team. This is a vital entry-level role where no prior experience is necessary. Our promise is, we train you! We provide an in-depth, fully paid virtual training program to make you a skilled and resilient expert in our Community Guidelines, helping to protect millions of creators and viewers around the world.

Your Mission: To Protect the Global Creator Community. As a Content Reviewer, your mission is to be a guardian of the YouTube platform, ensuring it remains a safe and vibrant place for expression and connection. This role requires a high level of responsibility and sound judgment. Your daily mission will include:

  • Reviewing flagged videos, comments, and livestreams to determine if they violate our Community Guidelines.
  • Making consistent, accurate, and impartial decisions to enforce our policies.
  • Working with a high degree of focus and integrity in a fast-paced, digital environment from your home office.
  • Being a key part of a global team that is passionate about protecting the creator ecosystem.

An Important Note on This Urgent Role: This position involves reviewing a wide variety of content from across the globe, and you will be exposed to material that is sensitive, graphic, or otherwise challenging. A high degree of emotional resilience is an absolute must. YouTube is deeply committed to the well-being of our Trust & Safety team and provides extensive wellness and psychological support resources.

The Profile of a YouTube Guardian: We are looking for individuals who have excellent judgment and a strong sense of responsibility. The core requirements are:

  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • The ability to make consistent, objective decisions based on a complex set of policies.
  • A high level of emotional resilience and maturity.
  • A private, secure, and quiet home office space with a reliable, hardwired internet connection.
  • You must be at least 18 years old.

Your Creator Economy Package: Pay, Benefits & Support. We offer a world-class package to support our essential team members:

  • A highly competitive starting wage between $19.50 and $24.50 per hour.
  • Premier benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • A 401(k) with a generous company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Robust wellness and mental health support programs designed specifically for our Trust & Safety teams.

About YouTube

Our mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. The people who work at YouTube share a passion for creating a platform that is safe, vibrant, and a source of both knowledge and inspiration.


Equal Opportunity Employer

YouTube is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing user-generated video content against YouTube's Community Guidelines.
  • Making consistent and accurate decisions on content enforcement.
  • Working with a high degree of focus and integrity in a fast-paced environment.
  • Contributing to a team dedicated to platform safety.

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Resilience
  • Integrity
  • Computer Literacy

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be emotionally resilient and able to view sensitive content.
  • Must have a dedicated home office and meet technical internet requirements.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Wellness & Mental Health Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a YouTuber or have a background in video production?

No, not at all. This is an entry-level position. We are looking for individuals with strong judgment and resilience. Our comprehensive training will teach you all the platform-specific knowledge you need.

What kind of wellness support is provided for this challenging role?

The well-being of our Trust & Safety team is our top priority. We provide access to a robust set of resources, including confidential counseling, resilience-building workshops, and dedicated wellness support programs.

What does the training for a beginner at YouTube involve?

The training is a full-time, paid, virtual classroom experience led by our expert trainers. It is an in-depth program that covers all of YouTube's specific Community Guidelines and our review tools and philosophies.

What is the most important quality for a Content Reviewer?

Sound judgment is the most critical skill. The ability to remain objective, apply a complex set of policies fairly and consistently, and set aside personal bias is essential.

What is the pay, and is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent, full-time position with a set schedule. The starting pay is excellent, between $19.50 and $24.50 per hour, and includes a premier benefits package.

What are the technical requirements for my home office?

You must have a private, quiet, and secure workspace to protect sensitive information. A high-speed, hardwired internet connection that meets our security and speed standards is also mandatory. We will provide the necessary computer equipment.

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