Creative Writing Expert - Published Author

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: Writing Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75–$150/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Review and refine AI-generated content across articles, long form essays, novels, short stories, and other pieces of writing.
• Evaluate outputs for literary quality, structure, tone, and thematic depth.
• Provide detailed editorial feedback to improve coherence and originality.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance narrative content generation.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 10+ years of experience in creative writing, including journalism, essays, novel writing, and short fiction.
• A substantial body of published work (e.g., books, bylines, or multiple short stories in recognized outlets).
• Work featured in prestigious literary publications, journals, anthologies, or professional productions.
• Recipient of recognized literary awards, fellowships, or honors.
• Exceptional command of narrative craft, including structure, voice, dialogue, and character development across formats.
• Strong ability to critique and refine written work with attention to style, coherence, and thematic depth.

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.