Editor | Earning Up to $200K

Mercor; Montreal; Remote; CAD 126,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Writing and Editing Specialist to join our team in Palo Alto, CA or remotely. You will apply your editorial expertise to label, annotate, and improve AI-generated text, ensuring clarity, flow, and engagement across diverse materials.

You will collaborate with technical colleagues to refine annotation frameworks, maintain editorial standards, and provide thoughtful critiques that raise the quality of AI outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Linguistics, or related field.
• Demonstrated portfolio of published works.
• Ability to assess and refine text for readability, logic, and stylistic precision.
• Exceptional attention to detail with editorial and analytical skills.
• Experience with reference materials, writing guides, and editorial standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide constructive critiques.
• Commitment to enhancing AI’s capacity for high-quality written expression.

Responsibilities

• Label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated text for clarity, flow, and engagement.
• Critique and enhance writing across genres with focus on structure, tone, coherence.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design annotation frameworks.
• Ensure editorial accuracy and consistency in grammar, phrasing, style.
• Provide feedback to improve annotation tools and processes.
• Apply expert judgment to ensure text meets creative and professional standards.

Skills

Portfolio of publications

Editorial and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Constructive critique

Text refinement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English/Journ/Comm/Linguistics

Tools

Digital editing tools

Job description

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 and Editing Specialist

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$90,000–$200,000/year

Location

Palo Alto, CA or Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate AI-generated text for clarity, flow, and engagement.
• Critique and enhance writing quality across diverse genres and subject areas, focusing on structure, tone, and coherence.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and refine annotation frameworks that strengthen AI’s ability to craft superior written outputs.
• Ensure editorial accuracy by maintaining consistency in grammar, phrasing, and style across varied writing tasks.
• Contribute feedback and solutions to improve annotation tools, processes, and overall writing refinement systems.
• Apply expert judgment to nuanced language, ensuring text meets both creative and professional standards.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated portfolio of published works such as articles, essays, reports, or books.
• Proven ability to assess and refine text for readability, logic, and stylistic precision.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong editorial and analytical skills.
• Experience working with reference materials, writing guides, and editorial standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide constructive, detailed critiques.
• Commitment to enhancing AI’s capacity for high-quality written expression.

Preferred

• Advanced experience in professional writing, editing, or publishing.
• Previous work in editorial, content strategy, or creative communications roles.
• Familiarity with digital editing tools and structured review processes.

Compensation & Legal

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location.
• Benefits packages vary by country; eligible employees may receive comprehensive medical coverage depending on their location.

Job Criteria

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Writing/Editing
• Industries: Software Development