Writing Expert - Prompt Author
@ Mercor

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$93,600
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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 - Prompt Author (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.
  • 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).
  • Ability to understand and summarize complex content.

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

Engagement Details

Rate: $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, reach out to: support@mercor.com

Key skills/competency

  • Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Prompt Authoring
  • Technical Editing
  • Markdown
  • LaTeX
  • Research
  • Attention to Detail
  • Remote Collaboration
  • Editing

How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize resume: Align skills with AI and writing expertise.
  • Highlight technical skills: Emphasize Markdown and LaTeX experience.
  • Research Mercor: Understand their AI research focus and culture.
  • Prepare samples: Submit clear writing and editing examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Markdown formatting guidelines
Practice LaTeX example creation
Analyze AI research documents
Summarize complex content effectively

Behavioral Questions

Describe remote collaboration experiences
Explain time management under deadlines
Share feedback adaptation examples
Discuss teamwork in asynchronous projects

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