News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Listing checked October 6, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Mercor needs experienced journalists to judge how well AI systems handle news reporting and analysis. You will review AI-generated news content, including stories, scripts, and commentary, and measure it against real newsroom standards for editorial judgment, fact interpretation, and narration. The work runs remote on an hourly engagement, with an expected duration of 4 to 6 weeks and an immediate start date. Applicants need at least four years in a reporter, anchor, staff writer, or similar news role, plus the ability to commit 20 or more hours each week. Pay ranges from $70 to $110 per hour, and Mercor pays the first task per task before shifting later work to hourly after approval.
What You'll Do6
- 1Score AI-written news stories, analyses, scripts, and commentary for accuracy, reporting depth, and editorial quality.
- 2Place two AI responses side by side and decide which one shows stronger reporting rigor, clearer narration, and sounder editorial choices.
- 3Work through journalistic scenarios that involve story selection, source checks, fact interpretation, and presentation decisions.
- 4Give detailed feedback on where an AI response fails or succeeds as newsroom-ready journalism.
- 5Flag factual errors, weak sourcing, and missing context in AI-generated news artifacts.
- 6Apply print and broadcast standards when you assess tone, structure, and narrative flow.
Requirements5
- 1At least four years in a reporter, news anchor, staff writer, journalist, or similar newsroom position.
- 2A track record writing, narrating, or analyzing news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or another communications medium.
- 3Availability for 20 or more hours each week during the project.
- 4Strong written English skills and the ability to explain editorial choices in plain language.
- 5Willingness to start right away and stay on a four-to-six week engagement.
Who Should Apply
Journalists with four or more years in a newsroom will fit best, especially reporters, anchors, or staff writers who have handled print or broadcast work and can judge source quality, story selection, and narration. The role suits someone who can commit 20 or more hours per week for a four-to-six week remote engagement and who wants to apply editorial skills to AI evaluation. Candidates with less than four years of reporting experience, no print or broadcast credits, or no capacity for 20 weekly hours will struggle here. Common reasons for rejection include vague feedback on journalistic scenarios and missing the required experience threshold. A candidate who cannot show a clear record of analyzing or narrating news stories may also score low on fit.
Salary Insight
Mercor lists $70 to $110 per hour for this engagement. That range sits at the senior end of short-term editorial and journalism contracting, which fits the call for four or more years of newsroom experience. Mercor pays the first task after approval, then shifts the rest of the project to hourly pay once you complete that first task within the required timeline.
Pay and demand for Writing & Journalism roles
AggregatedThis role: $70–110/hr. The band is withheld because fewer than 5 similar roles publish USD pay.
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- Editing29%
- content evaluation29%
- content marketing29%
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Name the exact outlets and roles where you spent four or more years, state your weekly availability as 20+ hours, and share one short clip or sample that shows your editorial judgment on source evaluation, fact interpretation, or narration. Those details match the screening criteria and help Mercor see your fit without guesswork.
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