[Hiring] News Editor - Accuracy Specialist - AI Trainer @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The position is for a News & Copy Editor on a contract basis, with a compensation of $70–$75/hour, remote location, and a commitment of 25 hours/week.

• Review paired AI-generated news/copy writing against task briefs and writing guides.
• Judge for factual accuracy, hedging, and buried leads.
• Select a preferred sample and write a one-line reason.
• Apply tags and clear the calibration gate before live data.
• Work independently to meet deadlines and ensure high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Desk or copy editing experience at a major news organization.
• Comfortable cutting copy to the point on deadline.
• Ability to catch factual slips or buried leads on the first read.

Requirements

• Hourly contractor.
• Paid weekly.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process .
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] .

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.