Technical Writing Freelancer
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
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.
Position: Technical Writing Freelancer
This is a freelance opportunity with Mercor, offering a compensation of $35–$40/hour. The role is fully remote, with an expected duration of 2 months and a commitment of 20 hours per week.
Role Responsibilities
- Design and optimize prompts with multiple constraints and instructions.
- Define and document evaluation standards for correct responses in general consumer contexts. Develop comprehensive rubrics.
- Conduct model testing and grading. Assess preliminary outputs against expectations.
- Support benchmarking and quality assurance. Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet rigor.
- Work independently and meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress.
- Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Significant familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools.
- US or Canada based.
Preferred
- Experience in teaching or research.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Complete an AI-led interview (15 mins).
- Complete a 45-minute written assessment on writing rubrics.
- If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
Mercor's team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Prompt Engineering
- Technical Writing
- AI Model Evaluation
- Rubric Development
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Work
- ChatGPT Proficiency
- Instructional Design
- AI Performance Optimization
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their focus on elite talent and AI research.
- Tailor your resume for AI: Highlight experience with prompt design, critical evaluation, and AI tools like ChatGPT. Customize your resume to showcase strong technical writing skills for AI applications.
- Prepare for the AI-led interview: Practice articulating your experience with AI models and your ability to define clear evaluation standards. Focus on clear, concise communication.
- Excel in the written assessment: Demonstrate your proficiency in developing comprehensive writing rubrics. Showcase your critical thinking and attention to detail, which are crucial for AI model assessment.
- Showcase independent work: Emphasize your ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously, as this freelance role requires strong self-management and a commitment to improving AI model performance.
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