Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced copy editors with strong backgrounds in proofreading, journalism, publishing, technical editing, and high-precision editorial work in American English.
This role supports an exciting collaboration focused on high-quality written content across a range of AI training initiatives.
Selected professionals will edit and refine complex written materials, helping ensure clarity, consistency, grammatical precision, and stylistic excellence across high-volume editorial workflows. This opportunity is ideal for detail-oriented language professionals with exceptional command of English, strong editorial judgment, and a meticulous eye for consistency and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Professionals in this role may contribute to:
Copy Editing & Proofreading
Edit and proofread written content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and clarity
Improve structure, readability, and logical flow without altering the intended meaning
Maintain high standards of precision across large volumes of written material
Editorial Consistency & Style Enforcement
Ensure consistency in tone, style, formatting, and terminology across documents
Enforce style guide adherence and maintain strong editorial standards
Apply professional editorial judgment to preserve quality, coherence, and readability
Content Review & Quality Feedback
Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, and factual or structural issues
Flag unclear instructions, weak reasoning, or editorial risks in source material
Provide thoughtful feedback to improve overall content quality
Ideal Profile
Strong candidates may have:
5+ years of proven professional experience in copy editing, proofreading, journalism, publishing, technical editing, or a related field
Exceptional written and grammatical command of English, with native or near-native proficiency
A demonstrated history of high-precision editorial work with minimal error rates
Extremely strong attention to detail and the ability to catch subtle inconsistencies
Strong familiarity with style guides such as Chicago, AP, MLA, or equivalent frameworks
Ability to work independently while maintaining consistent quality standards
Reliable availability and consistent engagement over time
Preferred qualifications
Experience handling high-volume editorial review workflows
Strong background in style guide application across multiple content types
Ability to provide sharp editorial feedback while preserving intended meaning and tone
Why This Opportunity
Contribute specialised editorial expertise to a high-impact AI collaboration
Help improve the quality, clarity, and consistency of written materials used in advanced AI training
Work on ongoing content review and refinement tasks with strong consistency expectations
Flexible remote work with competitive hourly compensation
Contract Details
Independent contractor role
Fully remote with flexible scheduling
Hourly compensation of $50–$60 per hour
Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week
Ongoing, consistent engagement expected
Work involves reviewing and refining high-volume written material
Application process includes resume submission plus the required interview and assessment
Mercor aims to follow up within a few days with next steps
Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time
Start date: Immediate
About the Platform
This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform that connects domain experts with frontier AI research projects.
Experts contribute to improving advanced AI systems by providing specialised expertise across real-world workflows, structured evaluation, model training support, and domain-specific content refinement.
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