News Analyst - Journalism Expert

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 Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 4–6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated news stories for quality and accuracy.
• Compare AI responses based on reporting rigor and editorial soundness.
• Review journalistic scenarios and provide expert feedback.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years of experience in news or journalism roles.
• Experience in writing, narrating, or analyzing news stories.
• Ability to commit 20+ hours per week.
• Strong written English communication skills.

Start Date

• Immediate

Compensation & Legal

• Task-based payment upon first task approval.
• Qualified for hourly payment after the first task.

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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.