Journalism Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
About the Role
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.
This is a contract position for a Journalism Specialist, requiring a commitment of 10+ hours per week, with compensation ranging from $35–$80 per hour.
Responsibilities of a Journalism Specialist
- Evaluate and edit AI-generated news articles and media content for accuracy, tone, and clarity.
- Design and validate journalism-related prompts, scenarios, and evaluation rubrics.
- Fact-check written content using journalistic standards.
- Provide structured feedback on the quality and credibility of AI outputs.
- Collaborate with AI researchers to simulate editorial workflows.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3+ years of experience in a newsroom, media organization, or freelance journalism.
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to factual accuracy.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Familiarity with various journalistic formats (e.g., investigative, opinion, breaking news).
Preferred
- Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Submit your resume to get started.
- Complete a brief form to help Mercor better understand your expertise.
- Expect a follow-up within a few days regarding next steps.
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Key skills/competency
- AI content editing
- Journalistic standards
- Fact-checking
- Editorial judgment
- Prompt engineering
- Content accuracy
- Media analysis
- Communication skills
- Feedback provision
- Collaborative research
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting elite talent with AI labs, understanding their innovative approach.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive journalism, editing, and fact-checking experience, specifically mentioning AI content familiarity.
- Showcase editorial judgment: Emphasize your ability to ensure factual accuracy and ethical reporting in previous roles.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Review prompt design principles and be ready to discuss structured feedback methodologies.
- Demonstrate strong communication: Practice articulating precise and constructive feedback on content quality and credibility.
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