Generalist Writing Expert at Mercor

Generalist Writing Expert | $35–45/hr | Remote Worldwide

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning initiative to enhance how advanced language models respond to real-world questions. We're seeking high-performing students and recent graduates from top 50 universities to contribute as generalist writing experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Create realistic prompts that reflect natural question patterns across general topics
• Review and edit AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and usefulness
• Write high-quality human-authored responses for selected prompts
• Produce prompt variations to test nuanced differences in model behavior
• Evaluate responses across different lengths, styles, and instructions
• Identify weaknesses, ambiguities, or failure cases in model outputs

Ideal Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a top college or university (undergraduate or graduate level)
• Exceptional written communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to synthesize information clearly and accurately
• Strong attention to detail and comfort comparing similar written responses

Opportunity Details

• Expected commitment: 10–40 hours per week
• Project-based engagement with potential for ongoing work
• Freelance basis through the Mercor platform

Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started
• Complete a short form outlining your academic background and interests
• Selected applicants will complete a brief sample task
• We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts and high-performing contributors with leading AI labs and research organizations. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, thousands of professionals and students use Mercor to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects.