Updated Feb. 11, 2025.
Do you enjoy using social media? Do you enjoy the exchanges that happen in social media? Do you believe that you would be a good moderator for someone’s brand? Then The Social Element might be the right work at home job for you.
What Exactly Is The Social Element?
The Social Element is a work at home company that pays workers to moderate clients’ social media presence, i.e., their Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Moderation is offered in 40 different languages 24/7. Content moderation serves several purposes while protecting the brand from defamatory libelous language or any obscene content.
Founded in 2002 in London by Tamara Littleton, The Social Element has grown to be one of the most respected social media management agencies.
They have a stellar list of clients from many industries including travel, telecommunications, the financial sector, and more.
While The Social Element does have a presence on all the social media networks — as you would imagine — they also have their own YouTube channel where they post updated company information as well as their favorite ads. This is a great place to go and learn more about the company and social media in general.
What Will You Be Doing at The Social Element?
Again, you will be moderating clients’ social media accounts and also creating reports for the clients. You will be trained as to how they want this done.
What Are the Computer Requirements?
This is taken from a recent job description:
Operating system Windows 10 64bits or higher (Windows 11 is recommended as support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025) / MAC OS X version 13 (Ventura) or higher.
Any processor that supports Windows 11 (support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025). This isn't relevant if you're running Windows 11 or a supported MacOS version as per the above line.
At least 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
Internet speed is 20Mbps download / 1Mbps upload (50Mbps download / 5Mbps upload is recommended)
40 GB available HDD (SSD recommended)
A Webcam and headset
Android or iOS device for 2FA
Chromebook, Linux and Cloud VMs are not supported.
What Special Skills Do You Need to Work at The Social Element?
The skills for The Social Element are to be fluent in the language that you are applying as well as have a good to above-average knowledge of social media.
Specific skills required will vary depending on the position you're applying for.
What Are the Pay and Hours at The Social Element?
The pay is monthly and it varies by the hours, experience, and position. The compensation does appear to be competitive.
According to Glassdoor, the average moderator salary is $22 hourly.
What Do Others Say About The Social Element?
Overall, good reviews received with a 3.9 out of 5.0, with 66% of workers recommending the job.
People who are pleased with the company love the flexibility, the support they receive from management, and of course being able to work from home.
Some of the complaints involve job security and inconsistent work hours, which can lead to unpredictable income. There is also apparently not a lot of room for advancement within the company.
How Can Interested Individuals Apply to The Social Element?
Go here to view the available listings.
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Leisa Good has worked in the corporate world as well as side hustled and operated a virtual assistant business full-time since 2006.. She wrote the eBook on that one! She is also a PFYP certified career coach and the owner of the blog, Powerfully Purposed For Success. She empowers folks 50-ish to find fun, flexible, and financially rewarding work both now and into retirement. However, this time it will be work/life on their terms.