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.