Political Analyst @ 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: Liberal Politics Expert – Contract, Remote Commitment: 20–30 hours per week
Help evaluate and refine AI reasoning to ensure models accurately represent liberal ideas. Identify and correct biases to develop politically balanced reasoning models.
Responsibilities
- Analyze AI model outputs to identify conservative framing inconsistent with liberal perspectives.
- Provide detailed feedback to ensure liberal political frameworks are represented with integrity.
- Collaborate with researchers to improve ideological balance in model reasoning.
- Contribute to developing tools that help models reason about equity, justice, democracy, and rights.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Mastery of liberal political theory, social movements, and cultural reasoning frameworks.
- Ability to identify right-leaning framings and offer constructive corrections.
- Exceptional skills in critical thinking, argumentation, and clear writing.
- Comfort engaging with complex political content.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Political scientists, sociologists, or historians specializing in liberal political systems.
- Writers, journalists, or researchers known for political discourse analysis.
- Academics or independent thinkers who can articulate liberal perspectives.
- Public intellectuals or analysts committed to truth and fairness.
Engagement Details
Remote role Flexible commitment: ~20–30 hours per week Structured project environment with clear deliverables Pay is negotiable for exceptional candidates
Application Process
Submit a resume, CV, or portfolio of relevant writing or research. Complete a short evaluative writing exercise. If selected, you’ll be contacted to schedule a chat with the hiring team.
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
- Liberal theory
- Political analysis
- AI model evaluation
- Bias correction
- Critical thinking
- Research
- Writing
- Collaboration
- Asynchronous work
- Political discourse
How to Get Hired at Mercor
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor your political expertise to Mercor.
- Highlight relevant experience: Mention AI and political analysis skills.
- Research Mercor's culture: Understand their mission and investors.
- Prepare for assessments: Be ready for evaluative writing exercises.