Freelance Technical Writer
@ Mercor

Hybrid
$93,600
Hybrid
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Posted 20 hours ago

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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. Author prompt–golden answer pairs to train and evaluate advanced language models.

Responsibilities

  • Review provided PDFs and select appropriate content for prompt–answer generation.
  • Write clear, accurate, and insightful golden answers aligned with project guidelines.
  • Use Markdown for formatting; LaTeX preferred for technical content.
  • Ensure all examples are original, relevant, and grounded in the 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 and attention to detail across disciplines.
  • Familiarity with Markdown (required) and LaTeX (preferred).
  • Demonstrated 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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome

For any help or support, please reach out to: support@mercor.com

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Writing
  • Markdown
  • LaTeX
  • AI Research
  • Content Curation
  • Editing
  • Detail-oriented
  • Remote Work
  • Assessment
  • Independent Contractor
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How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor your resume to highlight technical writing skills.
  • Research Mercor: Learn about their AI projects and investors.
  • Showcase Portfolio: Provide samples of Markdown and technical work.
  • Prepare for Assessment: Review prompt writing and editing examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Markdown and LaTeX formatting.
Study AI research documentation.
Practice summarizing technical PDFs.
Analyze prompt writing best practices.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a complex writing challenge.
Explain how you manage remote work.
Detail a time you met tight deadlines.
Discuss collaboration in asynchronous teams.

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