Remote Literature Specialist - AI Trainer ($40-$90 per hour)

Mercor is collaborating with a leading technology company to engage experienced literature professionals on a project basis. Contractors will help develop a diverse dataset of tasks that assess and enhance AI systems’ performance on complex literary interpretation, synthesis, and analytical reasoning. This work is ideal for experts with a deep understanding of literary texts and critical analysis who can contribute independently and asynchronously.

• Key Responsibilities
• Design rigorous literature-based tasks across genres, time periods, and analytical frames - Edit and evaluate AI-generated responses for clarity, interpretive depth, and alignment with academic standards - Develop variations of prompts based on response length, tone, style, and intended audience - Identify and document model failure cases where AI outputs lack insight or accuracy - Collaborate asynchronously with peers and researchers through structured feedback and shared documentation
• Ideal Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Literature, English, or a related humanities discipline - 2+ years of experience in literary teaching, research, or publishing - Strong grounding in both canonical and contemporary literary works - Exceptional writing, editing, and interpretive skills - Ability to assess reasoning and articulate feedback clearly
• More About the Opportunity
• Expected commitment : 10+ hours / week - Short-form and long-form task types include summarization, synthesis, and open / closed QA - Deliverables-driven structure with expert review layers and quality benchmarks
• Application Process
• Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile outlining relevant academic or professional experience - Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to confirm fit - Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details
• About Mercor
• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey - Thousands of professionals across law, engineering, research, and the arts have partnered with Mercor on frontier AI projects