Policy Enforcement Manager, YPP, YouTube Trust and Safety Operations

San Bruno, CA, US Until 8/22/2026 4+ years exp First posted June 16, 2026 Last posted June 16, 2026
Job description

About the Job

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world.

Fluid, dynamic, and proactive, YouTube Trust and Safety (T&S) team is dedicated to making YouTube a safe place for users, viewers, and content creators around the world to create, and express themselves.

As a Policy Enforcement Manager (PEM) dedicated to enforcing the policies of YouTube’s Partner Program, you will help drive the overall strategy and enforcement approach for all policies in this area. The role will require working with a cross-functional team across Policy Development, Product, Engineering, Legal, Ads Policy and Scaled Abuse to operationalize scalable policies that minimize brand risk to the platform while also educating Creators. This role requires thinking through the unique challenges of a broad array of policy areas (e.g. Reused content, Inauthentic Content, Misleading content, Adult, Kids) while developing processes that are consistent and resilient to protect the ecosystem. This role will require review of graphic, controversial, and offensive video content at times.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $167000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of how the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) policies impact YouTube users, platform changes and new product launches. 
  • Responsible for specific areas of vertical performance for YPP and TVC operations, including Quality.
  • Liaise with policy, PR, Legal and Partnerships teams to craft and implement process solutions to emerging threats and improve Creator education.
  • Generate ideas for Policy changes to improve quality and reduce operational burden.
  • Manage and shape relationships with Product and Engineering teams to increase detection, sophistication, and enforcement efficiency. 

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in data analytics, Trust and Safety, policy, cybersecurity, or related fields.
  • Ability to work non-standard, on-call rotation weekend and holiday hours.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in content policy, anti-abuse and reviewing online content.
  • Experience with spreadsheets, databases SQL and data analytics.
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and attention to detail in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
About this role

Summary

Manage YouTube Partner Program policy enforcement, review content, and collaborate across teams.

Job title

Policy Enforcement Manager, YPP, YouTube Trust and Safety Operations

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

San Bruno, CA, USA, on-site with flexibility

Salary

$116k–$167k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

data analyticstrust and safetypolicycybersecuritycontent review

Preferred skills

content policyanti-abuseSQLcommunicationproblem-solving

Specializations

policy enforcementcontent reviewtrust and safetypolicy development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Bruno, CA, USA

On-site City