Proofreader - AI Trainer

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: French Copyeditor Expert (Native Fluency)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $40/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread French-language content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity.
• Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents.
• Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering intended meaning.
• Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues.
• Enforce French style guide adherence and maintain high editorial standards.
• Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 3-5+ years of proven professional experience in copy editing.
• Exceptional written and grammatical command of French (native proficiency required).
• Demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates.
• Extremely high attention to detail and ability to catch subtle inconsistencies.
• Strong familiarity with Académie française standards, French editorial standards, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards.
• Reliable availability and consistent engagement.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume highlighting relevant editorial experience.
• Complete the attached required interview and assessment.

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: [email protected]

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