Mercor is seeking detail-oriented writing experts to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading lab. Freelancers will author prompt–golden answer pairs that train and evaluate advanced language models. This is a short-term, flexible opportunity for professionals with strong academic backgrounds and a knack for instructional clarity. Ideal for those who enjoy distilling complex concepts into well-crafted text.

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Job Details:

- Design and Optimize Prompts: Create detailed audio prompts with multiple constraints and instructions. - Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in general audio consumer contexts, and develop comprehensive rubric. - Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations. - Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability before integration into official benchmarks. ###

Minimum Qualifications:

- BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress - Strong writing and critical thinking skills. - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. - Significant familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools for personal decision-making or hobbies / general interests. ###

Preferred Qualifications:

- 2+ years of experience in teaching or research. ###

Application & Onboarding Process:

- Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes. - Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics. - If selected, you will be invited to work on the project. ###

More Details About This Role:

- Expect to contribute at least

20 hours per week

. - Expect a commitment of around 1 month. - You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.