Job Description

1. Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in writing, editing, and presentation. This full-time opportunity invites accomplished writers, editors, and communication specialists to help train and refine cutting-edge AI systems that produce clear, engaging, and well-structured written content. Professionals in this role will shape how AI models learn to generate polished, audience-ready text that meets the highest standards of readability and narrative quality.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated text for clarity, flow, and engagement

• Critique and enhance writing quality across diverse genres and subject areas, focusing on structure, tone, and coherence

• Collaborate with technical teams to design and refine annotation frameworks that strengthen AI’s ability to craft superior written outputs

• Ensure editorial accuracy by maintaining consistency in grammar, phrasing, and style across varied writing tasks

• Contribute feedback and solutions to improve annotation tools, processes, and overall writing refinement systems

• Apply expert judgment to nuanced language, ensuring text meets both creative and professional standards

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Linguistics, or a related field

• Demonstrated portfolio of published works such as articles, essays, reports, or books

• Proven ability to assess and refine text for readability, logic, and stylistic precision

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong editorial and analytical skills

• Experience working with reference materials, writing guides, and editorial standards

• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide constructive, detailed critiques

• Commitment to enhancing AI’s capacity for high-quality written expression

4. Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience in professional writing, editing, or publishing

• Previous work in editorial, content strategy, or creative communications roles

• Familiarity with digital editing tools and structured review processes

5. Work Environment

• Full-time position based in Palo Alto, CA, or fully remote

• On-site roles require presence five days per week; remote roles strong self-motivation

• Initial schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST for the first two weeks; then transition to your local timezone

• For remote professionals using a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, a Mac running macOS 11.0 or later, or a Windows 10 or newer system

• Reliable smartphone access required

• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois

• Visa sponsorship is not available

6. Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location

• Our team provides tailored pay estimates for candidates outside the U.S

• Benefits packages vary by country; eligible employees may receive comprehensive medical coverage depending on their location

7. Application Process

• Submit your resume and portfolio to begin the application process

• Complete 20 min interview

• Successful candidates will move forward to the next round of interviews and meet with the team

8. About Mercor

Mercor is based in San Francisco, CA and specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

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