Writing Expert
@ Mercor

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$45
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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 appropriate 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).
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and summarize complex content.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Engagement Details

$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
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Markdown
  • LaTeX
  • Editing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Content Summarization
  • Technical Writing
  • Remote Collaboration
  • PDF Analysis
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How to Get Hired at Mercor

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Mercor's culture: Understand their mission and key investors.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant advanced degrees.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Detail Markdown and LaTeX proficiency.
  • Prepare samples: Show examples of prompt writing and editing.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice Markdown formatting skills.
Refresh LaTeX document formatting.
Review prompt writing samples.
Study technical content summarization.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you met tight deadlines.
Explain collaboration in remote settings.
Share examples of detailed content review.
Discuss managing feedback effectively.

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