Content & Literature Specialist

Role Overview

Keystone Recruitment is seeking an experienced Content & Literature Specialist for one of its leading technology clients. This hourly contract position focuses on enhancing AI systems' performance in complex literary interpretation, synthesis, and analytical reasoning. It's an ideal opportunity for experts with a deep understanding of literary texts and critical analysis who can work independently in an asynchronous, project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design rigorous literature-based tasks across various genres, time periods, and analytical frameworks.
• Edit and evaluate AI-generated responses for clarity, interpretive depth, and alignment with academic standards.
• Develop prompt variations based on response length, tone, style, and intended audience.
• Identify and document model failure cases where outputs lack insight, nuance, or accuracy.
• Collaborate asynchronously with peers and research teams through structured feedback and documentation.

Ideal Qualifications

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

More About the Opportunity

• Expected commitment: 10+ hours per week.
• Task types include short-form and long-form assignments such as summarization, synthesis, and open/closed question answering.
• Deliverables-driven structure with expert review layers and quality benchmarks.
• Opportunity for continued collaboration based on performance.

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 used to confirm fit).
• Selected candidates will receive additional project details and onboarding instructions.

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 project needs.
• Work does not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are issued weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• H1-B or STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time.

Key skills/competency

• Literary Interpretation
• AI Systems Performance
• Critical Analysis
• Academic Standards
• Content Editing
• Prompt Engineering
• Asynchronous Collaboration
• Research Skills
• Text Synthesis
• Qualitative Assessment