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News Analyst & Journalist at Mercor
posted 1 month agoNews Analyst / Journalist | $70–110/hr | Worldwide Remote | Short-Term Contract
Mercor is seeking experienced News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists to evaluate and improve cutting-edge AI systems. This is a unique opportunity to apply your editorial expertise to shape the future of AI-generated journalism — all from a fully remote setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate AI-generated news stories, analyses, scripts, and journalistic content for quality, accuracy, and editorial soundness.
- Conduct head-to-head comparisons of AI-generated responses based on reporting rigor, clarity, and narrative quality.
- Review journalistic scenarios covering story selection, source evaluation, fact interpretation, and presentation — then provide detailed expert feedback.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience as a Reporter, News Anchor, Staff Writer, Journalist, or a closely related news/journalism role.
- Demonstrated experience writing, narrating, or analyzing news content for print, broadcast, or digital media.
- Availability to commit 20+ hours per week during the project period.
- Strong written English communication skills.
Project Details
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: Approximately 4–6 weeks
- Payment: Task-based initially; experts who complete their first task on time will qualify for hourly pay for the remainder of the project.
If you have a strong journalism background and want to contribute to the development of responsible AI, we encourage you to apply.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.