German Speaking Content Moderator For Social Media - Work In Sofia, Bulgaria

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About the position

Mercier Consultancy Group is currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to fill the German Speaking Content Moderator For Social Media position in Bulgaria — one of the most exciting and impactful roles available in the European social media industry today. In this role, you will serve as a vital guardian of online communities, ensuring that German-language content across leading social media platforms meets established community guidelines, safety standards, and brand integrity requirements. If you are passionate about digital communication, fluent in German, and eager to explore rewarding German-speaking jobs in one of Europe's most vibrant destinations, this opportunity was made for you.

Responsibilities

  • Review, assess, and moderate German-language user-generated content across major social media platforms in accordance with platform-specific community guidelines and policies.
  • Identify, flag, and take appropriate action on harmful, abusive, misleading, or policy-violating content including hate speech, graphic material, misinformation, and spam within social media environments.
  • Maintain a consistently high level of accuracy and quality when making content moderation decisions, ensuring fair and consistent application of platform rules.
  • Escalate complex, sensitive, or borderline content cases to senior moderators or trust and safety teams following established escalation protocols.
  • Monitor social media trends, emerging threats, and evolving content patterns in the German-speaking online space to proactively support platform safety initiatives.
  • Document moderation actions, maintain accurate records of reviewed content, and contribute to regular quality assurance reporting processes.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including trust and safety, legal, and product teams to refine moderation guidelines and improve platform integrity.
  • Provide culturally informed insights into German-language content nuances, slang, and regional sensitivities to support the ongoing improvement of moderation frameworks.

Requirements

  • Native or fluent German language proficiency (both spoken and written) is essential for this role — candidates must demonstrate a high command of German to accurately assess social media content in a cultural and linguistic context.
  • Valid EU passport is mandatory.
  • A good working knowledge of English is required for internal communication, reporting, and collaboration with international teams.
  • Prior experience in content moderation, trust and safety, customer support, or a related social media environment is considered a strong advantage.
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to make sound, consistent judgement calls under pressure.
  • Demonstrated resilience and emotional maturity when handling sensitive, disturbing, or distressing content, with a commitment to personal wellbeing practices.
  • Strong digital literacy and a genuine familiarity with social media platforms, online communities, and current internet culture trends.

Benefits

  • Competitive Monthly Salary reflecting your experience and expertise
  • Fully Paid Training to set you up for success from day one
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
  • Fully Paid Relocation Package including return flight, airport transfer, and hotel accommodation upon arrival
  • Monthly Performance Bonus rewarding your dedication and results
  • €1,500 One-Time Signing Bonus exclusively for new hires joining Mercier Consultancy Group
  • A structured and supportive on-site work environment in vibrant Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Ongoing career development opportunities within the global social media industry
  • And Much More...
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