Online Moderator Jobs for Forums and Chat Rooms
I used to have a forum on this site. Before I moved it into a blog format, and even for a little while I had it up and running. It was a lot of work, and a lot of posts to moderate. I can see how even on a small scale like mine was that it would help to have someone either helping or doing the moderating.
Now, think about HUGE websites with 100's of posts every day. They certainly need help. That's where forum moderator jobs come in. You “sweep” message boards and make sure the guidelines for a particular forum are followed.
Though there aren't tons of moderator type jobs out there – they do exist, usually have flexible hours and pay “decently”.
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Forum Moderator and Message Board Jobs
The Social Element
– Helping customers, especially during heavy activity. Their site states: “…user-generated content (UGC) moderators who are passionate about creating an engaging online experience.”
Metaverse (ModSquad)
-Moderators cover a wide variety of projects that include message boards and social media.
Ask.com
– They aren't hiring all the time – but do offer 1099 positions community moderator jobs here and there.
Baby Center
– They aren't always hiring, but they do occasionally need moderators.
Crisp Thinking
-Newer company that hired moderators for social media accounts. Reported pay is $10+ based on experience.
eModeration
– Apply for community managers and moderators.
Alchemic Dream
– Their site has openings for Community Managers and what they do: “What they do: “Moderate forums (protect communities against all nuisances and prejudicial attitudes while keeping them united and motivated). Interact with communities on different channels and networks. Recruit and manage volunteers within the community. Create and manage events. Create bonds between the service and its users.
Live World
– Virtual, part-time moderators protecting brands.
Zynga
– Forum moderation on gaming message boards.
Yelp
– This is one place that hires moderators on a continuous basis.
ICUC (USA and Canada)
– Social media moderators.
Forum Posting
– If interested in earning cash posting on forums, this resource page might be of interest.
BazaarVoice
– Limited to just the Austin, TX area — but worth a mention. They hire Moderation Specialists on occasion. Just check regularly on the job search page.
Do you currently work as a moderator? Do you know whose hiring forum moderators? Keep reading…
Though I am always looking for more information to post on this page, I'd love to hear from those of you that already do this type of work or know of other jobs offered like this. Please post the info below in the comments section. And if you have questions about working as a message board or forum moderator, feel free to ask below as well. With us working together we can build a better resource page. Thank you so much.
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I recently lost my work-at-home job as an article re-writer. I was making about $350 a week before self-employment taxes (which is a LOT of money you have to pay out!) Anyway, can you please personally recommend an online job I should apply for where the pay would be similar? I have really good writing skills, and I am especially good at rewriting articles. I have social anxiety and I didn’t have to talk at my old job, so it would have to be a job that is compatible with that. I would really appreciate your recommendation, as you seem to have a lot of good ideas on here. There are so many ideas that they are overwhelming to me! Thank you.
It appears Yelp no longer hires at home workers. The website only lists office jobs now.
@Mary Ann
I would check the job leads here on the site and search craigslist, elance, odesk…. places like that :-)
How do I find a ‘moderator job on line? and how do i know which ones are scams?