About the job
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: News & Copy Editor Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$75/hour
Location:Remote Commitment:25 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Review paired AI-generated news/copy writing against task briefs and writing guides.
- Judge for factual accuracy, hedging, and buried leads.
- Select a preferred sample and write a one-line reason.
- Apply tags and clear the calibration gate before live data.
- Work independently to meet deadlines and ensure high-quality outputs.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Desk or copy editing experience at a major news organization.
- Comfortable cutting copy to the point on deadline.
- Ability to catch factual slips or buried leads on the first read.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Paid weekly
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
- For any help or support, reach out to:
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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