Film & Screenwriting Expert (Remote, Hourly Contract)
Company: Mercor
Hourly Rate: $50/hour
Location: Remote (Worldwide)
Duration: 6–8 Weeks (Flexible, 20–30 hours/week)
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to bring onboard seasoned creatives specialized in film, television, playwriting, and songwriting. This project aims to enhance AI understanding and generation of creative content, dialogue, and storytelling structures. You'll have the unique opportunity to directly influence how AI learns and adapts narrative techniques from professional entertainment contexts.
Analyze, evaluate, and provide feedback on AI-generated scripts, lyrics, scenes, and sketches.
Deliver detailed annotations focusing on narrative structure, character development, tone, dialogue authenticity, and audience engagement.
Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to continuously refine and optimize project guidelines.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in screenwriting, playwriting, songwriting, or television writing.
Demonstrable credits in published or performed creative works (e.g., film, television, theater, music albums, digital streaming content).
Strong expertise in narrative structure, realistic dialogue, and effective storytelling techniques.
Fully remote and asynchronous position offering flexibility to work from anywhere.
Clear expectations of a commitment ranging from 20–30 hours per week.
Comprehensive support, clear documentation, and regular communication.
Competitive compensation at $50/hour, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
Engagement as an independent contractor.
Mercor is a leading talent marketplace connecting professionals with prominent AI research groups and labs. With backing from investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, Mercor empowers professionals across creative arts, engineering, law, and research to contribute to cutting-edge AI development.
Mercor values diversity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, providing reasonable accommodations upon request.
Upload resume → AI interview → Complete form → Submit application
Upload your best, up-to-date resume in English. Mercor will extract details and fill out your profile automatically. Review and adjust as needed.
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