Content & Literature Specialist

Role Overview

We are partnering with one of our clients to engage experienced literature professionals on a project basis. Contractors will help develop a diverse dataset of tasks designed to assess and enhance AI systems’ performance in complex literary interpretation, synthesis, and analytical reasoning. This opportunity as a Content & Literature Specialist is ideal for experts with a deep understanding of literary texts and critical analysis who can contribute independently in an asynchronous environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design rigorous literature-based tasks across genres, historical periods, and analytical frameworks.
• Edit and evaluate AI-generated responses for clarity, interpretive depth, and alignment with academic standards.
• Develop prompt variations based on length, tone, stylistic requirements, and target audience.
• Identify and document model failure cases where outputs lack insight, accuracy, or textual grounding.
• Collaborate asynchronously with peers and researchers through structured feedback and shared documentation.

Ideal Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Literature, English, or a related humanities discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in literary teaching, research, or publishing.
• Strong grounding in both canonical and contemporary literary works.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and interpretive analysis skills.
• Ability to assess reasoning quality and provide clear, structured feedback.

More About the Opportunity

• Expected commitment: 10+ hours per week.
• Task types include both short-form and long-form assignments (summarization, synthesis, open/closed QA).
• Deliverables-driven structure with expert review layers and quality benchmarks.

Application Process

• Submit a resume or LinkedIn profile outlining relevant academic or professional experience.
• Complete a short skills questionnaire (a paid trial task may be required).
• Selected candidates will receive follow-up communication with next steps and additional project details.

Contract and Payment Terms

• Engagement as an independent contractor.
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on performance and business needs.
• No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution will be required.
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.
• Unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

Key skills/competency

• Literary Analysis
• AI System Evaluation
• Content Creation
• Academic Standards
• Critical Thinking
• Writing & Editing
• Textual Interpretation
• Asynchronous Collaboration
• Data Annotation
• Research