Experienced Generalist Writer
Mercor • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate
$45/hr
Listed
122d ago
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About this Role
From the Mercor listing
Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to contract experienced writers for an AI training data project. Contractors will write natural, high-quality prompts and responses across a wide range of real-world writing tasks. The goal is to help AI models produce writing that sounds more natural, more human, and more attuned to the craft and conventions of each format — whether that's a sharp news explainer, a thoughtful performance review, or a concise Slack message. All work must be entirely human-written; LLM-generated content is strictly prohibited.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Writing
Why This Role
Geography stops mattering here. This remote Experienced Generalist Writer opportunity pays $45/hr regardless of where you're based, making it a solid entry point into Writing work without needing to relocate.
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Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
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What equipment do I need for creative AI training roles?
For voice or audio roles at this pay level, a professional home studio setup (XLR microphone, acoustically treated room) is typically required. Phone recordings and laptop mics usually get rejected by quality control.
How is my creative work actually used in AI training?
As ground-truth data: for writers, that means creative generation samples; for voice actors, it often means training text-to-speech models. Check the specific contract details on rights usage for your voice or likeness before signing.
Do creative AI training roles allow creative freedom?
Some, within limits. You're hired for your talent, but most projects still require following strict style guides, like keeping a neutral tone or matching a technical-manual style. Consistency across the dataset matters more than personal expression here.
What does Writing work look like for a Experienced Generalist Writer?
Tasks here are scoped to Writing, not generic labeling. As a Experienced Generalist Writer, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Writing) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Writing background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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