AI Policy, Ethics & Compliance Analyst
Alignerr • Remote
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Review AI-generated content and outputs for bias, safety risks, and ethical alignment
- Classify and rate outputs based on fairness, accuracy, and compliance criteria
- Flag content that could be harmful, misleading, inappropriate, or policy-violating
- Write structured, well-reasoned feedback on policy-related issues
- Work across a diverse range of topics, formats, and content types
- Operate independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
About the Role
What if your instinct for fairness and sharp critical thinking could directly influence how AI behaves — at scale? We're looking for AI Policy, Ethics & Compliance Analysts to evaluate AI-generated content against real-world standards of safety, fairness, and ethical alignment. This is your chance to do meaningful work at the frontier of AI development, helping ensure that AI systems reflect human values — not undermine them. No background in AI or policy required. If you think carefully, write clearly, and care about getting things right, we want to hear from you.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- A strong critical thinker who can evaluate nuanced, complex content objectively
- Genuinely interested in ethics, fairness, policy, or social impact topics
- A clear and precise written communicator
- Detail-oriented and consistent — you apply standards fairly across varied content
- Self-directed and reliable in a remote, async work environment
- No prior AI, policy, or compliance experience required
Nice to Have
- Background in philosophy, law, journalism, social science, or public policy
- Experience with content moderation, fact-checking, or compliance review
- Familiarity with AI ethics concepts or trust-and-safety frameworks
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based assignments
- Contribute to work that has a tangible impact on how AI is developed responsibly
- Exposure to a wide range of topics and real-world policy challenges
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Humanities
Compensation Analysis
What if your instinct for fairness and sharp critical thinking could directly influence how AI behaves — at scale? We're looking for AI Policy, Ethics & Compliance Analysts to evaluate AI-generated content against real-world standards of safety, fairness, and ethical alignment. This is your chance to do meaningful work at the frontier of AI develop
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.