Mercor
Creative Writing Expert - Published Author
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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: Writing Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Review and refine AI-generated content across plays, novels, short stories, articles, essays, tweets, podcasts, lectures, and late night shows.
- Evaluate outputs for literary quality, structure, tone, and thematic depth.
- Provide detailed editorial feedback to improve coherence and originality.
- Apply literary expertise to enhance AI systems’ ability to generate nuanced, high-quality narrative content.
- Emphasize strong storytelling, stylistic precision, and editorial judgment informed by published and awarded experience.
- Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours on project-based opportunities.
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Qualifications
Must-Have
- 10+ years of experience in creative writing, including playwriting, journalism, essays, novel writing, short fiction, and social media.
- Demonstrable and significant experience in running social media campaigns across platforms, particularly X/Twitter.
- A substantial body of published work, such as novels, staged plays, or multiple short stories in recognized outlets.
- Work featured in prestigious literary publications, journals, anthologies, or professional productions.
- Recipient of recognized literary awards, fellowships, or honors across any of the three disciplines.
- Exceptional command of narrative craft, including structure, voice, dialogue, and character development across formats.
- Strong ability to critique and refine written work with attention to style, coherence, and thematic depth.
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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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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