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 Analyst, Reporter, Journalist
Type :
Independent Contractor
Compensation : $75–$90 / hour
Location : Remote
Duration : 6 weeks
Commitment : 20–40 hours / week
Role Responsibilities
- Write tasks and scenarios reflecting real-world journalism and news reporting based on professional experience.
- Create realistic situations involving news gathering, source verification, investigative reporting, editorial decision-making, and deadline management.
- Develop scenarios for conducting interviews, fact-checking, writing breaking news, analyzing current events, handling ethical dilemmas, maintaining journalistic integrity, and editing content for publication.
- Review and evaluate AI responses to journalism queries for accuracy and professional standards.
- Provide detailed feedback on news reporting and journalism scenarios to improve AI training.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
4+ years professional experience as a news analyst, reporter, journalist, or correspondent in media organizations.Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities.Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems.Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz.Preferred
14 years experience preferred.Start Date
ImmediatelyCompensation & Legal
Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.Typical response time : within one week of submission.Resources & Support
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