Work from Home - Content Editor (Tier 1)

Outlier
Northampton
1 year ago
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Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced English writer who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models?

About the opportunity:

  • Outlier is looking for talented writers with fluency in English to help train generative artificial intelligence models
  • This reading and writing-intensive freelance opportunity is remote and the hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you

You may contribute your expertise by…

  • Reading English text in order to rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI model
  • Writing and rewriting prompts and responses, which may involve research and fact-checking
  • Assessing the factuality and relevance of text produced by AI models

Examples of desirable expertise:

  • Experience as a professional writer or editor
  • Currently enrolled in or completed an associate degree or higher in a writing-related discipline at an accredited institution
  • A strong sense of writing style paired with exceptional English-language spelling and grammar as well as logic and reasoning skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to explain clearly the strengths and weaknesses of a given piece of text

Payment:

  • Currently, pay rates for core project work by English writing experts in the US average USD $15 per hour
  • Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

Note: We do not currently accept resumes that are direct LinkedIn exports.

PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with the Outlier Privacy Policy and our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.

This is a 1099 contract opportunity on theOutlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.

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