Copy Editor - Fully Remote

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a News & Copy Editor to review AI-generated news and copy, ensuring factual accuracy and clarity. This remote, hourly contractor role requires sharp editing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.

The position commits to 25 hours per week at $70–$75 per hour. Candidates should have desk or copy editing experience at a major news organization and be adept at catching buried leads on first read.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

News copy editing

Deadline-driven

Editing under deadlines

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: 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

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]