This is a News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia Mercor Role Seniority - mid level More about the News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists role at Mercor Mercor is seeking experienced News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues in your domain. It's an opportunity to contribute your expertise to cutting-edge AI research while working independently and remotely on your own schedule. Key Responsibilities You’ll be asked to create deliverables regarding common requests within your professional domain You’ll be asked to review peer developed deliverables to improve AI research Ideal Qualifications 4 years professional experience in your respective field Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills More About the Opportunity Fully remote and asynchronous — complete work on your own schedule Expected workload: ~30 hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours Project start date: immediately, lasting for around 3-4 weeks Compensation & Contract Terms Pay is USD $60-$75 per hour and is subject to geography and exchange rates Independent contractor engagement through Mercor Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods 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 engineering, research, law, and creative services have partnered with Mercor on frontier AI projects We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Creating deliverables Reviewing peer deliverables Key Strengths Professional experience ✍️ Written communication Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.