Trust and Safety Policy Writer & Research Specialist

Apply to this position if you …

• Are passionate about building policies that foster safer online environments while balancing user freedom and platform integrity.
• Love researching emerging online risks, legal standards, and best practices to stay ahead of the curve.
• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, and enjoy collaborating across teams to refine and implement policies.

Who We Are:
At Favorited, we are redefining mobile live-streaming as a fully interactive, gamified experience. We’re dedicated to fostering deeper connections between creators and their communities through play and ensuring that creators are compensated well in the process.

Our App:

• iOS
• Android

Who You Are:

• Experienced in Policy Development: You have 2-4 years of experience crafting, revising, or enforcing platform policies, ideally in trust & safety, legal, or compliance roles.
• Research-Driven: You stay ahead of legislative changes, online safety issues, and emerging risks, transforming them into actionable insights.
• Clear and Concise Communicator: You can translate complex legal, technical, or safety concepts into policies that internal teams and external stakeholders can easily understand.

What You Will Do:

1. Develop and Maintain Policies:
   
   • Create and update community guidelines, safety protocols, and enforcement standards in alignment with legal, ethical, and platform needs.
2. Research and Monitor Emerging Trends:
   
   • Track evolving online risks, regulatory developments (e.g., DSA, GDPR, COPPA), and industry best practices to identify when policies need updates.
3. Collaborate Across Teams:
   
   • Work closely with product, legal, and moderation teams to ensure policy changes are understood, communicated, and enforceable.
4. Provide Policy Training:
   
   • Train internal teams on policy updates and provide detailed documentation on policy intent and enforcement procedures.
5. Policy Impact Assessments:
   
   • Assess the effectiveness of existing policies and propose improvements based on user behavior trends and safety outcomes.

What We Are Looking For:

• 2-4 years of experience in policy writing, trust & safety, legal compliance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of global content moderation standards, safety legislation, and digital rights.
• Experience conducting research and translating it into actionable policy updates.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, especially when articulating complex policies to diverse audiences.
  
  Where You’ll Work
  This is a full-time hybrid position based in Santa Monica, CA, with three days a week in-office and the remaining days remote.
  
  Benefits
  
  • Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future.
  • Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
  • Paid company holidays for time to recharge.
  • Competitive salary that values your expertise and contributions.