Literary Writer - Fully Remote

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Creative Writer

Type: Contract

Compensation: $75–$150/hour

Commitment: Flexible participation

Role Responsibilities

• Review and refine AI-generated content across plays, novels, and short stories.
• Evaluate outputs for literary quality, structure, tone, and thematic depth.
• Provide detailed editorial feedback to improve coherence and originality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to enhance narrative content quality.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 10+ years of experience in creative writing, including playwriting, novel writing, and/or short fiction.
• A substantial body of published work (e.g., novels, staged plays, or multiple short stories in recognized outlets).
• Work featured in prestigious literary publications, journals, anthologies, or professional productions.
• Recipient of recognized literary awards, fellowships, or honors across any of the three disciplines.
• Exceptional command of narrative craft, including structure, voice, dialogue, and character development across formats.
• Strong ability to critique and refine written work with attention to style, coherence, and thematic depth.
  
  
  

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
  
  
  

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
  
  
  

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.