Mercor is seeking native Italian speakers with exceptional writing skills to contribute to a high-impact AI research project with a leading lab. Freelancers will author Italian / English prompt–golden answer pairs that train and evaluate advanced language models. This is a short-term, flexible opportunity for professionals who combine language mastery, strong critical thinking, and a knack for instructional clarity. Ideal for those who enjoy distilling complex concepts into well-crafted, culturally grounded Italian text while maintaining technical precision in English.
- Job Details ### Multilingual Prompt Design & Optimization : Create detailed prompts in Italian and / or English with multiple constraints and instructions, ensuring natural phrasing and real-world relevance for Italian-speaking users. ### Define and Document Evaluation Standards : Establish high-level expectations for correct responses in Italian consumer contexts, and develop comprehensive rubrics that account for linguistic nuance, tone, and cultural conventions. ### Model Testing and Grading (Bilingual) : Run prompts through models and assess preliminary outputs for accuracy, fluency, and cultural fit in Italian, comparing results against English where needed. ### Benchmarking & Quality Assurance : Collaborate in QA review processes to ensure prompt tasks and rubrics meet rigor—maintaining consistency and reliability across Italian-language benchmarks before integration into official evaluations. * * * ## Minimum Qualifications - Native-level fluency in Italian (written) with strong reading / writing ability in English. - 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, hobbies, or general interests. - Based in Italy (or able to reliably produce Italy-specific , culturally accurate Italian). * * * ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience in teaching, research, editing, or academic writing. - Experience creating evaluation criteria, rubrics, or grading guidelines. - Familiarity with LLMs, prompting, or model evaluation (helpful but not required). * * * ## Application & Onboarding Process - Complete an AI-led interview (about 15 minutes). - Complete a 45-minute written assessment focused on writing and rubric creation. - 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 2+ months. - 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.