Media / Journalism / Communications Evaluator

About the Role

Mercor partners with top AI research labs to source highly skilled creative and technical professionals. The company is based in San Francisco and is backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position Overview

This opening is for a media, journalism, and communications evaluator working remotely on a contract basis. Compensation is set at $80 to $120 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Review AI-produced outputs using role-specific quality standards.
• Spot errors related to accuracy, presentation, and overall style.
• Deliver feedback that is well-organized, specific, and easy to act on.
• Partner with AI research teams to raise the quality of training data and improve model outcomes.
• Handle work independently, coordinate asynchronously, and stay on track with deadlines.

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least 5 years of professional experience in media, journalism, or communications. Strong command of English at a native or professional level is required. Applicants must also be very comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with particular strength in Slides tools such as Google Slides or PowerPoint.

Preferred Profile

An advanced degree, preferably a master's or higher, from a well-regarded institution is a plus.

Application Steps

The selection process is expected to take about 20 to 30 minutes and includes three steps: sharing a resume, completing an AI interview based on the resume, and submitting the final form.

Resources and Support

For information about the interview flow and platform details, candidates are directed to the company’s documentation portal. Support is available by email for any assistance needed.

Additional Notes

The hiring team reviews applications every day. To be considered, applicants must complete both the AI interview and the remaining application steps.