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Role Description
Mercor is partnering with a prominent AI lab to find a freelance digital culture expert to support a large-scale media annotation initiative. This project focuses on evaluating AI-generated video content for cultural accuracy, relevance, and humor. Contractors will assess alignment with current internet trends, memes, and entertainment news. This is a high-volume, fast-paced opportunity for individuals deeply immersed in modern digital culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Annotate video content based on cultural relevance and meme accuracy
- Evaluate AI-generated responses against rubric-based criteria
- Identify nuances in tone, context, and humor within pop culture content
- Stay updated with current events, internet trends, and viral media
- Collaborate asynchronously with a research team to refine annotation standards
Qualifications
- Deep familiarity with internet culture, memes, and entertainment news
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience in media annotation, content moderation, or cultural analysis
- Ability to quickly interpret and assess diverse video content
- Consistent access to a reliable internet connection and a distraction-free environment
Requirements
- Remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere
- Expected commitment: 40 hours/week
- Project is ongoing with potential for long-term engagement
Compensation & Contract Terms
- $40 hourly rate
- Independent contractor status
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process
- Submit your resume to get started
- You’ll complete a short form to assess your familiarity with modern pop culture
- We’ll follow up within a few days with next steps
Company Description
- 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 domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.
