[Hiring] Literary Editor @Mercor

Role Description

The Writing Expert will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and refining AI-generated content across articles, long form essays, novels, short stories, and other pieces of writing.
• Evaluating outputs for literary quality, structure, tone, and thematic depth.
• Providing detailed editorial feedback to improve coherence and originality.
• Collaborating with AI research teams to enhance narrative content generation.
• Working independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in creative writing, including journalism, essays, novel writing, and short fiction.
• A substantial body of published work (e.g., books, bylines, or multiple short stories in recognized outlets).
• Work featured in prestigious literary publications, journals, anthologies, or professional productions.
• Recipient of recognized literary awards, fellowships, or honors.
• Exceptional command of narrative craft, including structure, voice, dialogue, and character development across formats.
• Strong ability to critique and refine written work with attention to style, coherence, and thematic depth.

Company Description

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
• Jack Dorsey