Journalism Specialist

**1. Role Overview**

Mercor is seeking experienced journalism professionals to contribute to a research initiative with a leading AI lab. This project focuses on enhancing AI systems’ ability to generate, assess, and fact-check content in line with established journalistic standards. Journalism specialists will apply their editorial expertise to help train and evaluate language models across diverse media formats.
• *2. Key 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

- Provide structured feedback on the quality and credibility of AI outputs

- Collaborate with AI researchers to simulate editorial workflows
• *3. Ideal 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 preferred
• *4. More About the Opportunity**

- Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week
• *5. Application Process**

- Submit your resume to get started

- You’ll then complete a brief form to help us better understand your expertise

- We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps

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