Senior Technical Writer
@ Mercor

Hybrid
$93,600
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Posted 21 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 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 aligned with project guidelines.
  • Utilize 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:

  • 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).
  • Ability to understand and summarize complex content.

Preferred: Prior experience in prompt writing, technical editing, or curriculum design is a plus.

Engagement Details

  • $45/hour
  • Independent contractor status
  • 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, reach out to: support@mercor.com

Key skills/competency

  • Technical Writing
  • Markdown
  • LaTeX
  • Content Review
  • Prompt Writing
  • Editing
  • Analysis
  • Remote Collaboration
  • AI Research
  • Attention to Detail
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How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align skills with Mercor requirements.
  • Showcase technical writing: Highlight Markdown and LaTeX expertise.
  • Demonstrate academic excellence: Include advanced degree details.
  • Prepare for asynchronous interviews: Familiarize with remote work tools.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Markdown best practices.
Practice LaTeX formatting techniques.
Study technical documentation standards.
Familiarize with PDF content extraction.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling tight deadlines.
Explain collaboration in remote teams.
Discuss managing feedback efficiently.
Share remote work experience.

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