Substack’s mission is to build a new economic engine for culture. From the beginning, we have been clear in our belief in the free press and free speech—values we consider inseparable and fundamental to a trustworthy media system.
To achieve our mission, Substack must uphold free expression while maintaining a vibrant platform with clear rules that allow for the open exchange of ideas. Our Standards & Enforcement team ensures this balance by prioritizing free expression, enforcing standards, addressing violations, and protecting the platform’s integrity. We are seeking a Head of Standards & Enforcement to lead this team and work closely with leadership to further our vision for community moderation.
This is not a traditional Trust & Safety role. We are looking for someone eager to rethink how platforms handle policies and enforcement—eschewing centralized censorship in favor of empowering creators to set the tone for their communities. You will lead a team, oversee enforcement, develop policies, and partner with Product to guide the platform’s evolution.
This role is about protecting Substack’s viability by addressing extreme behaviors while respecting the fundamental freedom of users to express their perspectives.
This position reports to the VP of Operations. Ideal candidates are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and can work from our SF HQ at least three days per week. We are also open to exceptional candidates located elsewhere in the US and Canada who can travel on a regular cadence to SF.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation
Substack’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation salary range for this role is $145,000 - $195,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Substack is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or transgender status), age, national origin, veteran or disability status. We’re seeking people passionate about enabling independent expression and building a better business model for creators. If you want to see what media, communities, and content can become when unmoored from advertising models, and you have the skills and experience to contribute, we’d love to meet you.
Please see our Privacy Notice for details regarding Substack's collection and use of personal information relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking here.