German Content Compliance Officer

Job Title: German Content Compliance Officer
Location: Barcelona, Spain – Onsite & Hybrid Work Options Available
Department: Compliance / Trust & Safety / Content Governance
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and proactive German-speaking Content Compliance Officer to join our compliance and content integrity team in Barcelona. In this role, you will ensure that all user-generated and platform-distributed content complies with legal regulations, community standards, and internal policies—particularly for the German market. You will play a key role in upholding brand integrity, legal compliance, and user trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and review user-generated and published content in German to ensure compliance with legal requirements, platform policies, and regional regulations.

• Identify and flag content that violates internal guidelines or applicable laws (e.g., hate speech, misinformation, copyright infringement).

• Liaise with legal, trust & safety, and content moderation teams to ensure consistent enforcement of standards.

• Interpret and apply regulatory frameworks (e.g. DSA, GDPR, NetzDG) to everyday content review and enforcement processes.

• Assist in developing and updating content policies and compliance documentation for the German-speaking market.

• Prepare internal reports and risk assessments related to content trends and compliance issues.

• Support audits and investigations related to content regulation and data handling.

• Participate in training sessions and workshops to stay updated on evolving compliance standards.

Requirements:

• Fluent in German (native or near-native level) and proficient in English.

• Proven experience in compliance, content moderation, policy enforcement, or trust & safety roles.

• Solid understanding of German and EU content regulations (e.g., NetzDG, DSA, GDPR).

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working with sensitive or challenging material.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Legally authorized to work in Spain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal or policy background, or relevant certifications in compliance or data protection.

• Experience with digital platforms, social media, or user-generated content environments.

• Familiarity with content moderation tools (e.g., Zendesk, Jira, internal CMS).

• Additional language skills (e.g., Spanish, French) are a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Flexible working model: onsite or hybrid from our Barcelona office.

• Full training and continuous development in digital compliance and safety.

• Inclusive, international team environment.

• Health & wellness programs and employee support initiatives.

• Career progression in compliance, content policy, or regulatory affairs.

• Relocation support (if applicable).