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Film / Screenwriting Experts

1. Role Overview


Mercor is collaborating with a prominent AI research group to engage experienced creatives in film, television, and performance writing. Freelancers with backgrounds in screenwriting, playwriting, songwriting, or writing for television will contribute to a short-term project focused on enhancing AI’s understanding of creative writing and dialogue. The engagement will last 6–8 weeks.



2. Ideal Qualifications


  • 2+ years of professional writing experience in screenwriting, playwriting, songwriting, or TV writing
  • Credits on published or performed works (e.g., film, TV, stage, albums, streaming content)
  • Strong grasp of narrative flow, dialogue realism, and audience engagement


3. More About the Opportunity


  • Remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere on your own schedule
  • Expected commitment: 20–30 hours/week
  • Project duration: 6–8 weeks
  • Flexible workflow with ongoing support and documentation


4. Compensation & Contract Terms


  • Pay is $50/hr
  • You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
  • Paid weekly via Stripe Connect for services rendered


5. About Mercor


  • 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.


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