Freelance Writing Specialist
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Role: Freelance Writing Specialist
One of our clients is partnering with a leading AI research team on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) initiative aimed at improving how advanced language models respond to real-world questions. We are seeking strong writers and critical thinkers to contribute as independent contractors on a flexible, project-based basis. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with excellent reasoning and communication skills who are interested in contributing to applied AI research while maintaining control over their schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Create realistic prompts that reflect how people naturally ask questions across general topics
- Review and edit AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and usefulness
- Write high-quality human-authored responses to selected prompts
- Generate small variations of prompts to test nuanced differences in model behavior
- Evaluate responses across varying lengths, tones, and instructional styles
- Identify ambiguities, weaknesses, or failure cases in model outputs
Ideal Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
- Strong written communication and critical thinking skills
- Ability to synthesize information clearly and accurately
- High attention to detail and comfort comparing similar written responses
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment
- Applicants from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Engagement Details
- Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
- Expected commitment: approximately 10–40 hours per week
- Project-based engagement with potential for extension based on project needs
- Work performed on an independent contractor basis
Compensation & Contract Terms
This role offers compensation of $35–$45 per hour, based on experience and performance, under an independent contractor classification.
Application Process
- Submit your resume
- Complete a brief background form
- Selected applicants will be invited to complete a short sample task
Keystone Recruitment considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.
Key skills/competency
- AI Research
- Language Models
- Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT)
- Content Creation
- Critical Thinking
- Editing and Proofreading
- Prompt Engineering
- Data Annotation
- Natural Language Processing
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's client: Study their mission, values, recent news, and how the Freelance Writing Specialist role contributes to language model development.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight writing, editing, critical thinking, and any experience with AI or NLP, including academic projects, to align with the Freelance Writing Specialist description.
- Showcase writing samples: Prepare a portfolio or be ready to demonstrate high-quality written communication and analytical reasoning skills during the sample task phase.
- Prepare for critical thinking tasks: Expect exercises testing your ability to evaluate information, identify nuances in text, and synthesize complex ideas, crucial for AI response review.
- Emphasize remote work readiness: Articulate your experience with independent work, time management, and asynchronous collaboration, as this is a fully remote, global role.
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