Copy Editor - Fully Remote | Up to $75/hr

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

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Upload resume

- AI interview based on your resume

- Submit form

Resources & Support

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

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