Finnish Audio Evaluator Expert at Mercor

Finnish Audio Evaluator Expert | $25–50/hr | London or San Francisco In-Person

Mercor is seeking a Finnish Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading research lab. This short-term, structured engagement is ideal for candidates with strong academic or analytical backgrounds who are fluent in Finnish and English and enjoy translating complex audio and visual information into precise, well-structured text.

This role requires in-person work at Mercor's San Francisco or London office, with a commitment of 10–20 hours per week for an expected duration of 3–6 months.

Job Responsibilities

Transcribe and Optimize Audio & Video

• Listen to, analyze, and transcribe audio and video content in Finnish, following detailed constraints and instructions
• Produce high-quality written outputs with supporting work in English when required
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to formatting and stylistic guidelines

Define and Document Evaluation Standards

• Establish clear expectations for correct and high-quality responses in general consumer audio contexts
• Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Finnish and English
• Document standards to ensure consistency across reviewers and model evaluations

Conduct Model Testing and Grading

• Run prompts through language models and assess generated outputs
• Evaluate responses against predefined criteria for accuracy, completeness, and instructional clarity

Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance

• Participate in QA and review cycles to ensure tasks, rubrics, and outputs meet quality standards
• Maintain consistency and reliability before datasets are integrated into official benchmarks
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
• Fluency in Finnish and English (spoken and written)
• Available to commit 10–20 hours per week
• Able to work within GMT or PST-aligned working hours
• Able to work in person from Mercor's San Francisco or London office

Preferred Qualifications

• College students or recent graduates
• Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, or technical fields
• Prior experience with transcription, annotation, evaluation, or research workflows
• Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments

Application & Onboarding Process

• Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes)
• If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work

This role provides hands-on exposure to real-world AI research and evaluation workflows in a structured, goal-oriented project environment with clear tooling, guidelines, and support.