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• Mercor is seeking a Galician Audio Generalist Evaluator Expert to contribute to a high-impact audio AI research project with a leading research lab. In this role, you will work on transcription, annotation, and evaluation tasks that help train and benchmark advanced language models.

This is a short-term, structured engagement ideal for candidates with strong academic or analytical backgrounds who are fluent in Galician and English and enjoy translating complex audio and visual information into precise, well-structured text. * * * ### Job Responsibilities Transcribe and Optimize Audio & Video - Listen to, analyze, and transcribe audio and video content in Galician , following detailed constraints and instructions. - Produce high-quality written outputs in Galician , with supporting work in English when required. - Ensure clarity, accuracy, and strict adherence to formatting and stylistic guidelines. - Capture nuances such as tone, intent, formal vs. informal register, and regional variations where relevant. * * * Define and Document Evaluation Standards - Establish clear expectations for correct and high-quality responses in general consumer audio contexts. - Develop detailed evaluation rubrics and grading guidelines in Galician and English . - Document standards to ensure consistency across reviewers and model evaluations. - Identify linguistic nuances, grammatical complexities, and edge cases specific to Galician . * * * Conduct Model Testing and Grading - Run prompts through language models and assess generated outputs. - Evaluate responses against predefined criteria for accuracy, completeness, fluency, and instructional clarity. - Provide structured feedback to improve model performance in Galician audio tasks . * * * Support Benchmarking and Quality Assurance - Participate in QA and review cycles to ensure tasks, rubrics, and outputs meet Mercor’s quality bar. - Maintain consistency and reliability before datasets are integrated into official benchmarks. - Collaborate with project leads to resolve ambiguities and improve task design. * * * ### Minimum Qualifications - Strong writing, editing, and critical thinking skills. - Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines. - Native or near-native fluency in Galician (spoken and written) and professional fluency in English. - Ability to accurately transcribe and analyze Galician audio content across general consumer contexts. - Available to commit 10–20 hours per week . * * * ### Preferred Qualifications - College students or recent graduates. - Background in linguistics, humanities, social sciences, journalism, or technical disciplines. - Prior experience with transcription, annotation, localization, evaluation, or research workflows in Galician . - Familiarity with dialectal variations and contemporary usage. - Interest in AI, language models, or applied research environments. * * * ### Application & Onboarding Process - Complete a short AI-led interview (approximately 15 minutes). - If selected, you will be onboarded and invited to begin project work.