Policy Analyst, Trust & Safety (AI Training Data Specialist) jobs in United States
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TELUS Digital · 1 day ago

Policy Analyst, Trust & Safety (AI Training Data Specialist)

TELUS Digital is seeking a highly analytical and articulate Policy Analyst for a position that sits at the critical intersection of policy, technology, and user safety. The primary responsibility will be to deconstruct complex content and author meticulous, evidence-based analyses that shape the accuracy and fairness of content moderation for millions of users.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingData Collection and LabelingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyOutsourcing

Responsibilities

Analyze video and audio content to identify potential violations of our client’s platform policy, focusing on complex areas like dehumanization, incitement, and coded language
Author clear, concise, and logically structured Chain-of-Thought analyses for each piece of content, detailing the "why" behind your verdict
Quote specific, verbatim evidence from the content to ground your analysis in indisputable fact
Apply the Policy framework with a high degree of precision, correctly identifying how the content relates to various policy violation categories
Identify targeted Protected Groups (PGs) with specificity, using contextual clues and slur identification to move beyond vague descriptors
Evaluate complex contextual factors, including reclaimed language, satire, educational content, and speaker/target dynamics, to avoid false positives
Maintain the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and professionalism in all written outputs, ensuring they are free of grammatical errors and vague language

Qualification

Policy analysisAnalytical writingAI/MLLegal researchInvestigative journalismDigital culture familiarityFluency in second languageCultural awarenessCritical thinkingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in a field requiring rigorous analytical and writing skills (e.g., Law/Pre-Law, Journalism, Political Science, Sociology, Linguistics, Philosophy, or a related field)
2+ years of professional experience in a role centered on policy analysis, legal research, investigative journalism, fact-checking, or Trust & Safety
Demonstrated excellence in analytical or argumentative writing. A portfolio or writing sample may be requested
High degree of familiarity with online platforms, digital culture, and contemporary social issues

Preferred

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, or J.D.) in a relevant field
Direct experience working with and interpreting online platform content policies
A foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts and the importance of high-quality training data
Fluency in a second language

Company

TELUS Digital

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Telus Digital provides data solutions and human intelligence services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-09-02Acquired
2021-02-03IPO
2016-05-05Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Grégoire Vigroux
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor, TELUS International Europe (exited but still involved)
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Jeffrey Puritt
Executive Vice Chair of the Board at TELUS Digital
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