Community Moderator

MailOnline is one of the world’s largest English-language newspaper websites.  Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 24/7, 365 days a year.

With four editorial hubs in London, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney, it’s read all over the world offering a magnetic mix of news, entertainment, celebrity buzz, pop culture and female lifestyle as well as amazing images.

MailOnline is looking for a casual talented community moderator to join the Australia team.  This is an in-office role based in Sydney, Australia.

This casual role requires you to be available for weekend shifts from 8am to 5pm.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor running list of filed copy and make judgement calls on the type of moderation required.
• Moderating reader comments based on house rules and legal requirements.
• Monitor user discussions and flag any issues with senior communities editors.
• Adding Engagement modules to articles

Requirements and qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience in moderating for digital community boards.
• Prior journalistic experience desirable but not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of current affairs from hard news to celebrity gossip.
• Excellent judgement.
• Knowledge of social platforms.
• Understanding of legal covenants such as the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) and the UK Editors’ Code of Practice.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter.