Internet Content Analyst Internet Watch Foundation

Cambridge Science Park; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is seeking an Internet Content Analyst to join our Hotline team in Cambridge. You will apply professional judgment and analytical expertise to assess reports of online child sexual abuse, and to identify content that should be removed or blocked.

You will grade and hash images and videos for inclusion in the Hash List, support takedown processes, and generate intelligence to underpin day-to-day operations and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and investigating reports of online child sexual abuse against UK legislation and IWF policy
• Grading and hashing content for inclusion in the IWF Hash List database
• Identifying hosting locations and facilitating content takedown
• Spotting emerging trends, technologies and offender behaviours relevant to our work

Job description

We're looking for an Internet Content Analyst to join our Hotline team. You'll apply professional judgement and analytical expertise to assess and investigate reports of online child sexual abuse, received from the public, industry partners and other trusted sources, as well as proactively identifying content yourself.

You'll grade and hash images and videos for inclusion in our Hash List database, help disrupt access to this material through established takedown processes, and generate the actionable intelligence that supports both our day-to-day operations and wider strategic objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Assessing and investigating reports of online child sexual abuse against UK legislation and IWF policy
• Grading and hashing content for inclusion in the IWF Hash List database
• Identifying hosting locations and facilitating content takedown
• Spotting emerging trends, technologies and offender behaviours relevant to our work

Who we're looking for

You'll be a systematic, analytical individual with a considered outlook, strong computer and internet literacy, and precise attention to detail. Just as importantly, you'll understand the challenges of working in our environment. We take welfare seriously and provide a gold-standard support programme.

Due to the nature of our work, this role involves regular exposure to child sexual abuse imagery. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks prior to confirmation of employment.