News Editor - Accuracy Specialist

Mercor; Sydney; Remote; AUD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a News & Copy Editor for a remote contract role in Australia, offering $70–$75 per hour and 25 hours per week. The ideal candidate will review AI-generated material, ensure factual accuracy, and provide concise sample selections with reasons.

You will work independently to meet tight deadlines and maintain high-quality outputs from a remote setting. Applicants should have desk or copy editing experience at a major news organization and be comfortable cutting copy to fit the

Qualifications

• Desk 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.

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.

Skills

Desk editing

Deadline-driven editing

Fact-checking

Job description

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.
• Hourly contractor

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume

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: [e-mail]

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

News Editor - Accuracy Specialist Sydney, New South Wales, Australia