Remote Journalist/Writer — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

We are seeking a detail-oriented Remote Journalist/Writer — AI Research & Domain Evaluation ($90 - $140/hour, 100% remote) to join ZR Talent Group. Contributors in this role draw upon real-world mastery of Technical Writing, Content Evaluation, Written Communication, Attention To detail to evaluate AI-generated deliverables, construct detailed grading rubrics, and guide post-training model alignment.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Assess multiple model-generated responses to writing prompts, comparing their clarity, tone, helpfulness, and fidelity to the given instructions.
• Assign analytical quality scores to each response and provide concise, well-reasoned written rationales explaining your decisions.
• Identify writing that reads persuasively but contains inaccuracies, lacks support, or deviates from the intended brief.
• Detect factual errors, logical inconsistencies, and issues of internal coherence in written content.
• Document your evaluations thoroughly using digital content review platforms and project-provided tools.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project managers and reviewers to maintain evaluation standards and consistency.
• Work independently to deliver assigned evaluations within project timelines.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in Technical Writing, Content Evaluation, Written Communication, Attention To detail.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• Native or near-native written fluency in English, with a university degree completed at an institution in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
• Professional background as a journalist, reporter, editor, copy editor, sub-editor, fact-checker, ghostwriter, or published author.
• Proven expertise in technical writing, content evaluation, critical analysis, and written communication.
• Demonstrated experience editing or fact-checking others’ work against a style guide or editorial standards.
• Keen attention to detail and strong ability to judge writing for accuracy, clarity, and audience suitability.
• Comfort working independently and delivering high-quality assessments remotely.
• Practical background using annotation, AI model evaluation, or digital content review platforms is a plus but not mandatory.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $90 - $140/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 10 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Technical Writing, Content Evaluation, Written Communication, Attention To detail, Critical Analysis, Editing, Digital Content Review Platforms, Independent Work, Virtual Collaboration, Journalism, Writing, Fact-Checking