Mercor is seeking detail-oriented writing experts to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading lab. Freelancers will author prompt–golden answer pairs that train and evaluate advanced language models. This is a short-term, flexible opportunity for professionals with strong academic backgrounds and a knack for instructional clarity. Ideal for those who enjoy distilling complex concepts into well-crafted text.

Job Details

• Design and Optimize Prompts: Create detailed audio prompts with multiple constraints and instructions.
• Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in general audio consumer contexts, and develop comprehensive rubric.
• Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations.
• Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability before integration into official benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Significant familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools for personal decision-making or hobbies / general interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in teaching or research.

Application and Onboarding Process

• Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes.
• Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics.
• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

Role Details

• Schedule: This is a remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule.
• Commitment: Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week.
• Duration: Expect a commitment of around 1 month.
• Environment: You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.