Media Analyst | Up to $40/hr Rate

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: TV and Movies Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $20–$40/hour

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author realistic prompts spanning film analysis, television storytelling, genre comparison, character development, screenwriting structure, industry trends, and media history.
• Review and revise AI-generated responses for factual accuracy, narrative insight, cultural authenticity, and clarity.
• Write high-quality human-authored “gold” responses for complex interpretive or comparative entertainment questions.
• Create controlled prompt variations that test subtle differences in genre, cultural context, time period, audience demographic, or production style.
• Evaluate outputs across different tones (critical, analytical, conversational, industry-focused) and instruction constraints.
• Identify model failure cases involving incorrect plot details, misattribution, shallow analysis, outdated references, or culturally inconsistent interpretations.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2+ years of sustained, serious engagement with film and television as a hobby or analytical pursuit.
• Active participation in TV and film discourse within at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, German, Arabic, Thai, Tamil, or Hindi .
• Strong familiarity with regional film industries, television formats, genre traditions, and culturally specific storytelling norms within your language context.
• Ability to articulate narrative structure, thematic analysis, and media critique clearly in the target language.
• Strong written communication skills and thoughtful editorial judgment.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume, writing samples, or relevant media-related work to get started.
• Complete a short form outlining your TV/film background, areas of focus, and language proficiency.

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