About the job
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: Geography and Travel Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $20–$40/hour
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
* Author realistic geography and travel prompts spanning destination analysis, itinerary planning, cultural norms, transportation logistics, climate considerations, and regional comparisons.
* Review and revise AI-generated responses for factual accuracy, cultural authenticity, practical feasibility, and clarity.
* Write high-quality human-authored "gold" responses for nuanced travel scenarios, multi-city planning, or culturally sensitive situations.
* Create controlled prompt variations that test subtle differences in seasonality, budget constraints, visa requirements, transportation options, or traveler preferences.
* Evaluate outputs across different tones (advisory, informative, conversational, technical) and instruction constraints.
* Identify model failure cases involving geographic inaccuracies, outdated travel information, unrealistic itineraries, or culturally inappropriate recommendations.
Qualifications
Must-Have
* 2+ years of sustained, serious engagement with geography and/or travel as a hobby or practice.
* Active participation in geography and travel discourse within at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, German, Arabic, Thai, Tamil, or Hindi.
* Strong familiarity with regional geography, local customs, transportation infrastructure, and travel trends within your language and cultural context.
* Ability to clearly articulate location-based insights, travel logistics, and cultural considerations in the target language.
* Strong written communication skills and thoughtful editorial judgment.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
* Submit your resume, travel portfolio, blog, or relevant experience to get started.
* Complete a short form outlining your geography/travel background, areas of focus, and language proficiency.
* We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps.
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.