[Wattpad] Content Moderator (Short-term, Independent Contract)
If you're driven by purpose, this role is for you. We are hiring a [wattpad] Content Moderator! Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of this Remote role. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. Earn a reliable and steady income of a competitive salary.
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Wattpad is a global multiplatform entertainment company whose vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. Since 2006, weÂve been on a mission to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world. Every month 85 million people around the world spend over 23 billion minutes on Wattpad to share and discover stories they canÂt find anywhere else. Our brand banner includes: Wattpad, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Wattpad Books and Wattpad Brand Partnerships. WeÂre proudly based in Toronto, but our reach is global. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling, and write your next chapter with us!We are looking for content moderators to review and moderate user-generated stories on the Wattpad platform. As a Content Moderator, you will review and investigate written long-form content that violate our Community Guidelines. You must be detail-oriented, visual, and self-motivated. Due to the sensitive and toxic content you... will come across, having a strong wellness and resilience regime is crucial. Past moderation experience required.
This is a remote, short-term contract role for 2 months.
Requirements
 1-2 years of work experience in content moderation or content review
 Demonstrated independent working ability
 Experience in settings requiring resiliency/wellness plans
 Aptitude for technology
Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Hangouts and Zoom.
About Wattpad
Who are we? Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world.
What does that mean? We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse.
What are we obsessed with? Our users. Solving complex problems and maximizing flow. Learning constantly. Building the next great storytelling product. Finding the greatest stories ever told. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks.
How do we work? Autonomously, collaboratively, respectfully. Balancing with work, family, and play...and all while having a great time.
Wattpad is a remote friendly company and encourages remote candidates to apply as long as they are located and authorized to work in either the US or Canada (excluding Quebec) as a precondition of employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits.
If you happen to live near the areas of either Toronto, Ontario or Halifax, Nova Scotia, you may also have the opportunity to work from our beautiful offices - 1 located in Downtown Toronto and the other in Halifax.
Culture and Diversity
Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period.
Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesnÂt mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other protected status.
If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
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