Patreon · 1 day ago
Distribution Policy Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$154K/yr - $258K/yr
5+ years expPatreon is a media and community platform that empowers creators to monetize their work and engage with their fans. They are seeking a Distribution Policy Lead to develop distribution policies that ensure safety and creativity while collaborating across teams to refine algorithmic recommendations. The role involves policy development, risk management, and educational outreach to enhance understanding of distribution policies among creators and fans.
Content CreatorsMusicPodcastVideo
Responsibilities
Develop distribution policies that complement our editorial strategy and support creativity and expression while addressing content policy risks associated with user-generated content (both fan and creator). Beyond setting our distribution policies, this individual will also own several related content policy verticals which could include minor safety, harassment, hate speech, and inauthentic behavior
Look over the horizon for emerging trends, legal frameworks, and industry best practices to ensure our policies remain state-of-the-art
Partner with Product, Marketing, Partnerships, Operations, Engineering, and Design teams to ensure distribution policies are operationally feasible, user-friendly, and scalable
Get under the hood to understand how our algorithms function and their expected outcomes
Embody the core value to Win Together by fostering strong partnerships across teams and departments
Own the policy perspective in escalations involving sensitive content
Work with partners to evaluate and refine appeal mechanisms, ensuring a fair and transparent process for creators impacted by distribution and recommendation policies
Develop educational resources to help creators and fans understand our distribution policies and how they’re applied
Represent Patreon externally, collaborating with industry groups, regulators, and partners to share our unique approach to algorithmic-distribution
Act as a thought leader internally, building awareness of content safety challenges and opportunities across the company
Use insights from genre labeling, enforcement metrics, user feedback, and external benchmarks to continuously improve distribution effectiveness
Drive A/B testing and other experiments to measure the impact of policy updates on both safety outcomes and user experience
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in distribution, ranking, recommendation, or content policy, trust & safety, or legal roles at a tech or social media company
Able to balance long-term vision with pragmatic solutions to address immediate challenges
Skilled at articulating complex policy decisions to diverse audiences, from creators to executives to regulators
Comfortable navigating the complexities of cross-team collaboration, especially in highly matrixed environments
Proficient in leveraging metrics and insights to guide decision-making and policy refinement
Passionate about supporting creators and fostering safe, inclusive online spaces
Thrives in fast-paced environments and can manage competing priorities effectively
Preferred
Familiarity with algorithmic-driven content distribution systems, content moderation tools and operational processes
Experience managing sensitive or high-profile escalations in a content moderation or risk management context
Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks, particularly those affecting user-generated content and recommendation systems
Background in the creator economy or deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by creators online
Benefits
Equity plans
Healthcare
Flexible time off
Company holidays and recharge days
Commuter benefits
Lifestyle stipends
Learning and development stipends
Patronage
Parental leave
401k plan with matching
Company
Patreon
Patreon is an online platform connecting musicians and other artists with their fan base.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (32)
2024 (13)
2023 (12)
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2021 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$413.3MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementGlade Brook Capital PartnersThrive Capital
2021-11-10Secondary Market
2021-09-15Series Unknown
2021-04-06Series F· $155M
Leadership Team
Jack Conte
CEO & Co-Founder
Sam Yam
Co-founder, President & CTO
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