Sports Journalist

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: Soccer Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $19–$66/hour

Commitment: Games which are to be worked upon would be shared 24 to 72 hours before the game time.

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate live soccer games and review AI-generated play-by-play commentary and post-game analysis.
• Score the accuracy, insight, and entertainment value of AI sports coverage.
• Assess the AI’s understanding of player performance, game flow, and strategic decisions.
• Detect factual mistakes, poor interpretations, or stylistic inconsistencies in AI outputs.
• Provide clear written feedback highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with analysts and developers to enhance the AI’s soccer-specific reasoning and realism.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Soccer Expertise: Deep understanding of the game through playing, coaching, commentating, or passionate fandom.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate soccer strategies, narratives, and statistical insights.
• Communication Skills: Strong written English and ability to clearly articulate nuanced soccer insights.
• Tech Readiness: Comfortable using online evaluation tools and dashboards.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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