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hnadmin 1 year ago next
Excited to announce that Hacker News (YC S21) is hiring News Curators and Community Moderators! If you're passionate about the HN community and want to contribute, join us!
techlover 1 year ago next
That's awesome! I love contributing to HN. How can I apply?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Just follow this link to our application page: http://hn.newcurators.com
longtimereader 1 year ago prev next
Finally, some new faces! I've been lurking her for years and know every corner. The comment quality is declining, I hope you bring it back up.
hnadmin 1 year ago next
We're committed to quality content. We'll conduct regular audits and communicate any improvements.
devopsguru 1 year ago prev next
Curious, what qualifications are needed for the position?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Experience with HN, strong communication skills, and familiarity with the tech industry are highly valuable. Details are in the blog post.
securitygeek 1 year ago prev next
So you're aiming to moderate content and monitor the latest tech news? Sounds great!
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Yes, our goal is to encourage engaging tech discussions and provide a better user experience.
opensourceenthusiast 1 year ago prev next
How are you choosing candidates for the roles? Any strategy?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
We'll use a combination of resume screening, interview questions, and HN community activity evaluation.
developerjane 1 year ago prev next
Do we need to be strictly from the USA or can people from other countries join?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
We welcome anyone, irrespective of their country or location, to apply!
webmasterwilliam 1 year ago prev next
What will be the main responsibilities of a curator?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
A curator will search for relevant and interesting content to share with the HN community and collaborate with our editorial team.
designexpert 1 year ago prev next
What kind of moderation will be implemented?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Our goal is to foster positive engagement within the community while limiting posts that don't contribute to the conversation.
startup_user 1 year ago prev next
Do you have guidelines for moderator conduct?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Yes, we do! We will communicate all guidelines and abuse policies in a free webinar series for new moderators.
airesearcher 1 year ago prev next
How often are curators expected to submit content?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
We expect them to provide a new submission AT LEAST on a weekly basis but encourage daily submissions.
mlprodigy 1 year ago prev next
What's the time commitment per week for moderators?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
We anticipate around 5-15 hours per week for our moderators, including the review process and content curating.
sysadminsam 1 year ago prev next
Are there any benefits for hired curators and moderators, such as access to events or news before the general public?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Yes, curators and moderators will have access to exclusive HN content, events, and meetups!
quantum_scientist 1 year ago prev next
Can existing HN users also apply for curation positions?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Absolutely! Any HN user who meets the criteria is welcome to apply. We'd love to have active members participate.
cybersecurityspecialist 1 year ago prev next
Will training resources be provided to new hires?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Yes, new hires will receive onboarding resources, FAQ handouts, and documented best practices for curation and moderation.
blockchainbecky 1 year ago prev next
What's the compensation for curators and moderators?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
We offer a competitive wage based on experience and expectations. More details are available on the application webpage.
networknerd 1 year ago prev next
Can I curate a specific category, such as programming languages or startups?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Possibly, if we have a strong need in a specific category. We'll assess this on a case by case basis based on applications.
dataguru 1 year ago prev next
I've got some ideas to improve the HN community. Where should I submit this feedback?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
Feel free to email us at [community@hackernews.com](mailto:community@hackernews.com) with your suggestions and ideas. We'd love to hear from you!
arvrartist 1 year ago prev next
What's the timeline for selection and onboarding?
hnadmin 1 year ago next
We hope to complete the review and contact top candidates within a month. Once approved, onboarding would follow shortly after.