Editor | Upto $80/hr Hourly

Mercor; Montreal; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

National Media Awards Foundation is seeking a Journalism Specialist on a contract basis. The role is part-time, with compensation of $35–$80/hour and a commitment of 10+ hours per week. You will evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy and contribute to the development of editorial evaluation rubrics.

The position requires strong writing and editorial judgment, plus experience in newsrooms or media organizations. Collaboration with AI researchers to simulate editorial workflows is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a newsroom, media organization, or freelance journalism.
• Strong editorial judgment and attention to factual accuracy.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with various journalistic formats (e.g., investigative, opinion, breaking news).
• Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and edit AI-generated news articles and media content for accuracy, tone, and clarity.
• Design and validate journalism-related prompts, scenarios, and evaluation rubrics.
• Fact-check written content using journalistic standards to ensure factual accuracy.
• Provide structured feedback on the quality and credibility of AI outputs.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to simulate editorial workflows and improve model performance.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Writing

Communication skills

Journalistic formats

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

About The JobMercor 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: Journalism Specialist

Type: Contract

Compensation: $35–$80/hour

Commitment: 10+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate and edit AI-generated news articles and media content for accuracy, tone, and clarity.
• Design and validate journalism-related prompts, scenarios, and evaluation rubrics.
• Fact-check written content using journalistic standards to ensure factual accuracy.
• Provide structured feedback on the quality and credibility of AI outputs.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to simulate editorial workflows and improve model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 3+ years of experience in a newsroom, media organization, or freelance journalism.
• Strong editorial judgment and attention to factual accuracy.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with various journalistic formats (e.g., investigative, opinion, breaking news).

Preferred

• Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.

Job Criteria

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