Generalist Writer

1. Role Overview Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) initiative designed to improve how advanced language models handle real-world questions. We’re seeking high-performing students currently enrolled or who have graduated from top 50 college to contribute as generalist independent contractors. This project offers a flexible, project-based way to apply strong reasoning and writing skills to frontier AI research while maintaining full control over your schedule.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Create realistic prompts that reflect how people naturally ask questions across general topics

• Review and edit AI-generated responses for clarity, correctness, and usefulness

• Write high-quality human-authored responses for selected prompts

• Produce small variations on prompts to test nuanced differences in model behavior

• Evaluate responses across different lengths, styles, and instructions

• Identify weaknesses, ambiguities, or failure cases in model outputs

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student or graduated at a top college or university

• Strong written communication and critical thinking skills

• Ability to synthesize information clearly and accurately

• High attention to detail and comfort comparing similar written responses

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

4. More About the Opportunity

• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule

• Expected commitment: 10–40 hours/week

• Project-based engagement with potential for ongoing work

• All contributions are made on a freelance basis through the Mercor platform

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

• $35-40/hour for completed work

• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor

6. Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started

• Complete a short form outlining your academic background and interests

• Selected applicants will be invited to complete a brief sample task

• We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can 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.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.