Chinese Language Consultant

Chinese Language Consultant

Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI startup to engage a Chinese-language expert for a project focused on enhancing AI-generated image and video content. As a Linguistic Expert, you will help evaluate and refine model outputs based on Chinese language prompts, ensuring that the visual content is accurate, fluent, and culturally appropriate. 

This opportunity is ideal for someone excited to experiment with frontier AI systems such as Gemini’s image and video tools, exploring how they interpret complex linguistic and cultural inputs. You’ll contribute to identifying and documenting failure modes and edge cases that help improve future model performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and critique AI-generated images and videos based on Chinese prompts for fluency, accuracy, and cultural alignment.
• Provide detailed linguistic and cultural feedback to guide model enhancements.
• Detect and correct subtle translation issues and culturally sensitive inaccuracies.
• Experiment with Gemini and other multi modal AI tools to test prompt performance.
• Document inconsistencies and failure modes to inform model development.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and technical teams to improve model outputs

Ideal Qualifications

• Full professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Deep understanding of Chinese culture, idiomatic usage, and regional language diversity.
• Familiarity with contemporary Chinese media, pop culture, and social dynamics.
• Interest in generative AI and how models interpret linguistic instructions visually.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written communication.
• Experience in content evaluation, translation, or linguistic review is a plus.

More About the Opportunity

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 5 weeks (with potential extension)
• Commitment: Part-time, min 10 hours/week
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own time

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Hourly Rate: $28–$33/hr (USD), depending on experience and background
• Status: Independent Contractor
• Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Submit your resume or profile highlighting relevant linguistic and cultural experience.
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief evaluation or sample task.
• Expect to hear from Mercor within a few days regarding next steps.

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco–based talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.