Literary Writer - Fully Remote Job at Mercor, San Francisco, CA

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  • Mercor
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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:
  • 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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Summer work, Flexible hours

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