Progressive Politics Specialist

Company Introduction
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
.

Role Overview

• Position: Liberal Politics Expert – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 20–30 hours per week
• Help evaluate and refine AI reasoning to ensure models accurately represent liberal ideas. Identify and correct biases to develop politically balanced reasoning models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AI model outputs to identify conservative framing inconsistent with liberal perspectives.
• Provide detailed feedback to ensure liberal political frameworks are represented with integrity.
• Collaborate with researchers to improve ideological balance in model reasoning.
• Contribute to developing tools that help models reason about equity, justice, democracy, and rights.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications

• Mastery of liberal political theory, social movements, and cultural reasoning frameworks.
• Ability to identify right-leaning framings and offer constructive corrections.
• Exceptional skills in critical thinking, argumentation, and clear writing.
• Comfort engaging with complex political content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Political scientists, sociologists, or historians specializing in liberal political systems.
• Writers, journalists, or researchers known for political discourse analysis.
• Academics or independent thinkers who can articulate liberal perspectives.
• Public intellectuals or analysts committed to truth and fairness.

Engagement Details

• Remote role
• Flexible commitment: ~20–30 hours per week
• Structured project environment with clear deliverables
• Pay is negotiable for exceptional candidates

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

• Submit a resume, CV, or portfolio of relevant writing or research.
• Complete a short evaluative writing exercise.
• If selected, you'll be contacted to schedule a chat with the hiring team.

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