Creative Writer - AI Trainer

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: AI Training Scenario Designer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30–$80/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Build richly detailed personas and simulated digital environments using tools like Gmail, Slack, Calendar, WhatsApp, and Google Drive.
• Write tasks that challenge an AI agent's ability to reason, filter, and prioritize effectively.
• Run the agent against scenarios, evaluate performance, and guide it to success through structured hints.
• Document work clearly in Airtable and Crucible.
• Work independently and manage your own workflow efficiently.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Undergrad degree.
• 2+ years professional experience.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Comfort with structured tools like JSON editors, Airtable, and AI platforms.

Preferred

• Writing chops in roles like copywriter, UX writer, or journalist.
• Experience with multi-stakeholder coordination in roles like PM or account manager.
• World-building/creative design experience such as game designer or UX researcher.
• Technical/data comfort with JSON, Jira/Asana, or exposure to SQL/Python.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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