Mercor is seeking detail-oriented transcribing/writing experts to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading lab. Freelancers will listen to and transcribe audios, annotate images and evaluate videos to help train advanced language models. This is a ~6 month short-term, flexible opportunity for professionals with strong academic backgrounds and a knack for instructional clarity. Ideal for those who enjoy distilling complex concepts into well-crafted text.
Job Details:
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Transcribe and Optimize Audio/Video: Create detailed audio transcriptions with multiple constraints and instructions from Romanian.
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Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in general audio consumer contexts, and develop comprehensive rubric.
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Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations.
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Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance: Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet rigor, maintaining consistency and reliability before integration into official benchmarks.
Minimum Qualifications:
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BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress
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Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- College students/grads
Application & Onboarding Process:
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Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes.
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If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.
More Details About This Role:
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Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week.
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Expect a commitment of around 2-4 weeks.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment Terms
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
- Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

