Writing Expert
About the Role
Mercor is collaborating with leading AI labs to engage highly accomplished creative writers — playwrights, novelists, journalists, short story authors, essayists, and social media managers — for advanced AI training projects. Contributors apply their literary expertise to improve AI systems' ability to generate nuanced, high-quality narrative content. This work emphasizes strong storytelling, stylistic precision, and editorial judgment informed by published and awarded experience. This is a project-based opportunity with flexible participation.
What You'll Do
- Review and refine AI-generated content across plays, novels, short stories, articles, long-form essays, tweets, podcasts, and lectures
- Evaluate outputs for literary quality, structure, tone, and thematic depth
- Provide detailed editorial feedback to improve coherence and originality
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in creative writing, including playwriting, journalism, essays, novel writing, short fiction, or social media
- For social media applicants: demonstrable and significant experience running social media campaigns across platforms, particularly X/Twitter
- A substantial body of published work (e.g., novels, staged plays, or multiple short stories in recognized outlets)
- Work featured in prestigious literary publications, journals, anthologies, or professional productions
- Recipient of recognized literary awards, fellowships, or honors in any of these disciplines
- Exceptional command of narrative craft, including structure, voice, dialogue, and character development across formats
- Strong ability to critique and refine written work with attention to style, coherence, and thematic depth
Compensation & Logistics
- Type: Independent Contractor (project-based, flexible)
- Compensation: Competitive, paid weekly via Stripe or Wise
- Location: Remote
Application Process
Submit your resume or relevant portfolio/background to get started. Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a brief assessment or submit additional information. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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