Role Overview:
The Ad Policy Reviewer is responsible for the accurate and timely evaluation of digital advertisements against established platform policies and regulatory requirements. The role requires consistent judgment, Japanese language proficiency (N1/N2) , and an understanding of regional compliance norms. The successful candidate will support content integrity across assigned language markets and contribute to quality benchmarks within the team., and an understanding of regional compliance norms. The successful candidate will support content integrity across assigned language markets and contribute to quality benchmarks within the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and adjudicate advertising content against platform-specific policies, including prohibited categories, restricted verticals, and regional regulatory standards.
- Apply language-market expertise to evaluate nuanced or culturally sensitive content in assigned languages - Japanese.
- Accurately categorise and escalate non-compliant content according to defined workflows and SLAs.
- Maintain consistent review quality across high-volume queues, including during weekend and overnight shifts.
- Document decisions clearly in internal case management systems, providing policy citations where required.
- Participate in calibration sessions, team audits, and policy update briefings to ensure alignment with current guidelines.
Identify patterns or emerging violations and flag them proactively for policy or product teams.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Degrees in Linguistics, Communications, Law, Media Studies, or related fields are advantageous.
Experience
- 5-6 years of professional experience in content review, policy enforcement, trust & safety, legal compliance, or a closely related field in the Japanese Speaking market/projects.
- Prior exposure to advertising platforms, digital media ecosystems, or regulatory frameworks is preferred.
- Familiarity with content management or case-tracking tools is an advantage.
Language certification is required for non-native speakers. Accepted certifications include, but are not limited to:
- Japanese: JLPT N1/N2
- Native speakers are not required to hold formal certification but may be asked to complete a language proficiency assessment during the selection process. clearly in internal case management systems, providing policy citations where required.
- Participate in calibration sessions, team audits, and policy update briefings to ensure alignment with current guidelines.
Identify patterns or emerging violations and flag them proactively for policy or product teams.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Degrees in Linguistics, Communications, Law, Media Studies, or related fields are advantageous.
Experience
- 5-6 years of professional experience in content review, policy enforcement, trust & safety, legal compliance, or a closely related field in the Japanese Speaking market/projects.
- Prior exposure to advertising platforms, digital media ecosystems, or regulatory frameworks is preferred.
- Familiarity with content management or case-tracking tools is an advantage.
Language certification is required for non-native speakers. Accepted certifications include, but are not limited to:
- Japanese: JLPT N1/N2
- Native speakers are not required to hold formal certification but may be asked to complete a language proficiency assessment during the selection process.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
