Experienced Generalist Writer

MEDIA • HOURLY CONTRACT • REMOTE • $45/HOUR

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to contract experienced writers for an AI training data project focused on natural, high-quality written prompts and responses.

You will help models produce writing that sounds more human and better fits the conventions of formats ranging from news explainers and performance reviews to concise Slack messages. All work must be entirely human-written; LLM-generated content is strictly prohibited.

Role Overview

This role is designed for versatile writers who can shift tone, format, and audience with precision. The work spans communication, essays, explainers, journalism, business writing, academic structures, and product or marketing content.

Key Responsibilities

• Write realistic prompts: Create authentic writing requests that mirror how professionals and everyday users ask for content across communication, essays, concepts, journalism, business, academic, and product or marketing categories.
• Craft polished responses: Produce strong written outputs that demonstrate clarity, structure, accuracy, and audience awareness.
• Adapt voice and format: Match tone to context so a casual Slack note reads differently from a memo, performance review, news explainer, or product requirements document.
• Maintain quality standards: Deliver fully human-written work with careful attention to detail and a consistently high bar for craftsmanship.

Ideal Qualifications

• Professional experience in journalism, education, content marketing, communications, non-fiction writing, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio or track record of published writing, editorial work, curriculum development, or content strategy.
• Range and versatility across formats, audiences, and levels of formality.
• Sharp instincts for tone, structure, and clarity.
• Strong attention to detail and a high personal bar for quality.

More About the Opportunity

• Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Language: All writing is in English.
• Schedule: Fully remote and completed on your own schedule.
• Status: Independent contractor engagement through Mercor.

Application Process

• Submit your resume to begin.
• Complete the Domain Expert Interview.
• Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Mercor is unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that enhance AI systems, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI writing quality.