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)

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