News Editor - Accuracy Specialist
$70 - $75 per hourMercor
Job Description
Job Description
About the job
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 , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: News & Copy Editor
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$75/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 25 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- 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
Must-Have
- 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.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
- Paid weekly
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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