Overview
Lead Product Manager - Content Trust at Scribd, Inc.
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About The Company
At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare.
We support a culture where our employees can be real and bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer. Scribd balances individual flexibility with community connections through Scribd Flex, which allows choosing a daily work-style in partnership with your manager. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of location.
We hire for GRIT: goals, results, innovative ideas, and teamwork. Responsibilities and expectations align with this standard.
The Team And Role
The Content Trust team builds scalable systems that detect and eliminate harmful content while protecting millions of users on our platforms. As Lead Product Manager, you will architect foundational systems that moderate, analyze, and report on content at global scale. You will drive cutting-edge detection technology, automated policy enforcement, and transparency infrastructure to keep users safe and compliant with complex international regulations. Your work enables creators to share freely while building AI-powered and human-review systems that mitigate threats quickly.
Ready to safeguard digital experiences for millions while mastering regulatory complexity and high-stakes stakeholder dynamics? This role positions you at the forefront of trust and safety innovation at a company reshaping how the world consumes content.
You Will
- Develop the product vision, strategy and roadmap for content trust including content moderation, harmful content detection, policy enforcement, and transparency reporting for hundreds of millions of pieces of user-generated content globally
- Define and track success metrics for Content Trust at the company level over multiple quarters and years
- Advocate for safety by design principles across teams, amplifying trust & safety messaging throughout Engineering, Product, Legal and Customer Operations
- Build automated solutions and scalable workflows to identify, assess, and respond to platform risks including harmful content, malicious actors, and emerging threats
- Evaluate and manage vendor relationships for content moderation tools, threat intelligence, and compliance reporting solutions
You Have
- Experience: 6+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years in content moderation, trust & safety, or related risk management domains
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of machine learning applications in content moderation, including natural language processing and computer vision for harmful content detection
- Execution: Turn incomplete, conflicting or ambiguous inputs into solid action plans and deliver them efficiently
- User Focus: Consider the pain points of content creators and consumers alike
- Strategy: Ability to synthesize complex legal, regulatory, or policy requirements into technical product specifications
- Analytics: Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making
- Partnership: Consistently deliver results across the company and with external partners or vendors
Ideally, you have / Bonus points - (Optional)
- Direct experience with User Generated Content
- Crisis management experience and incident response for content-related platform risks
- Resilience and drive for progress over perfection
- Experience building systems for legal data requests, content removal requests, and emergency disclosure processes
- Familiarity with transparency reporting requirements (Digital Services Act, UK Online Safety Act, etc.) or similar global legislation
- Passion for balancing user expression rights with community safety and regulatory compliance
Compensation and Benefits
At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Salary ranges vary by location and level. Examples provided reflect local benchmarks and geography. This position is eligible for competitive equity ownership and a comprehensive benefits package.
Location Eligibility and Working At Scribd
Are you based in a location where Scribd can employ you? Primary residence should be in or near one of the following cities in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, including surrounding metro areas or areas within typical commuting distance: United States (Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C.), Canada (Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver), Mexico City.
Working at Scribd includes benefits, perks, and wellbeing programs listed below; details may vary by location.
Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd
- Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- 401k/RSP matching
- Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories
- Learning & Development allowance and programs
- Wellness, WiFi, and related stipends
- Mental health resources
- Free Scribd suite subscription
- Referral bonuses
- Book benefit, sabbaticals, and company-wide events
- Team engagement budgets and volunteer days
- Flexible time off and holidays
- Access to AI tools for productivity
Want to learn more about life at Scribd? Visit We are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process upon request at
Scribd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and experiences to build better ideas.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Software Development
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