Media / Journalism / Communications Evaluator

About the Role

This opportunity is with Mercor, a company that matches top-tier creative and technical professionals with leading AI research labs. The organization is based in San Francisco and is backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position Overview

The role is for a media, journalism, or communications evaluator who will assess AI-generated outputs using domain-specific quality standards. The work is remote, contract-based, and paid at an hourly rate.

What You Will Do

• Review AI-produced content using subject-specific evaluation rubrics.
• Spot inaccuracies, visual/presentation issues, and other quality concerns.
• Write feedback that is clear, structured, and actionable.
• Partner with AI research teams to help improve training data quality and model outcomes.
• Work on your own schedule, independently and asynchronously, while meeting deadlines.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $80 to $120 per hour.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 5 years of professional experience in media, journalism, or communications.
• Strong command of English at a native or professional level.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with particular strength in Google Slides or PowerPoint.

Preferred

• A master's degree or a higher qualification from a well-regarded institution is preferred.

Application Process

Applicants are expected to complete a resume upload, an AI-based interview tied to the resume, and a final form submission. The full process is estimated to take 20 to 30 minutes.

Resources and Support

Details about the interview flow and platform are available through Mercor's documentation, and support is available via the company's help email.

Additional Information

The hiring team reviews applications on a daily basis. Candidates should complete all application steps, including the AI interview, to remain in consideration for the role.