Contract Technical Writer @ Mercor
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Company Introduction
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Role Overview
Position: Writing Expert – Freelance, Remote Commitment: ~20+ hours/week, Duration: ~2 weeks with potential for additional tasks
Contribute to a high-impact AI research project by authoring prompt–golden answer pairs to train and evaluate advanced language models.
Responsibilities
- Review provided PDFs and select content for prompt–answer generation.
- Write clear, accurate, and insightful golden answers following guidelines.
- Use Markdown for formatting and LaTeX for technical content when needed.
- Ensure originality and relevance of examples based on source material.
- Collaborate asynchronously with Mercor’s support team for questions or feedback.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in humanities, education, STEM, or related fields.
- Strong writing skills with impeccable attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Markdown (required) and LaTeX (preferred).
- Ability to understand and summarize complex content.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in prompt writing, technical editing, or curriculum design is a plus.
Engagement Details
$45/hour; Classified as an independent contractor; Remote and asynchronous work; Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect.
Application Process
- Submit your resume to get started.
- Selected applicants will complete a brief assessment.
- Most applicants hear back within 24 hours.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Details. For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- Technical Writing
- Markdown
- LaTeX
- Content Review
- Prompt Creation
- Attention to Detail
- Research
- Collaboration
- AI Knowledge
- Analytical Skills
How to Get Hired at Mercor
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight technical writing and AI project experience.
- Emphasize qualifications: Showcase advanced degrees and Markdown expertise.
- Review job details: Align skills with Mercor's requirements.
- Prepare examples: Demonstrate technical content summarization.