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- Location
- Remote (United States)
- Type
- Remote · Contract
- Open until
- Oct 21, 2026
Skills
- HR operations
- Copywriting
About the role
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 …
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