Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert

Mercor is seeking detail-oriented writing experts to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading lab. Freelancers will author prompt–golden answer pairs that train and evaluate advanced language models. This is a 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:

• Design and Optimize Prompts: Create detailed audio prompts with multiple constraints and instructions.

• Define and Document Evaluation Standards: Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in general audio consumer contexts, and develop comprehensive rubric.

• Conduct Model Testing and Grading: Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs against expectations.

• 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:

• BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress

• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Significant familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools for personal decision-making or hobbies / general interests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in teaching or research.

Application & Onboarding Process:

• Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes.

• Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics.

• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

More Details About This Role:

• Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week.

• Expect a commitment of around 1 month.

• You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.

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.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.