Generalist Writer [24 Hour Sprint]

**1\. Role Overview** Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) initiative designed to improve how advanced language models handle real-world questions. We’re seeking high-performing students currently enrolled or who have graduated from top 50 college to contribute as generalist independent contractors. This project is a **24-hour sprint.** Writers are expected to commit ~4-5 hours of availability within the next 24 hours (Apr 6 - Apr 7). **2\. Key Responsibilities** - Review prompts to determine if they are human-like and natural sounding - Review prompts to determine if the tasks contain instruction-following elements - Review and edit rubrics **3\. Ideal Qualifications** - Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student or graduated at a top college or university - Strong written communication and critical thinking skills - Ability to synthesize information clearly and accurately - High attention to detail and comfort comparing similar written responses - Ability to work independently and manage time effectively **4\. More About the Opportunity** - Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule - Expected commitment: 10–40 hours/week - Project-based engagement with potential for ongoing work - All contributions are made on a freelance basis through the Mercor platform **5\. Compensation & Contract Terms** - $35/hour for completed work - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You’ll be classified as an independent contractor **6\. Application Process** - Submit your resume to get started - Complete a short form outlining your academic background and interests - Selected applicants will be invited to complete a brief sample task - We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps **7\. About Mercor** - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts and high-performing contributors with leading AI labs and research organizations - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey - Thousands of professionals and students across research, engineering, law, and creative fields use Mercor to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects

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