Producers and Directors

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Role Description

Mercor is seeking experienced producers and directors to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real issues in media production and direction through hands‑on scenario creation and validation. It’s an opportunity to contribute your expertise to cutting‑edge AI research while working independently and remotely on your own schedule.
Key Responsibilities

Write tasks and scenarios that reflect real‑world production and direction based on your professional experience
Create realistic situations involving project development, creative vision execution, budget management, crew coordination, talent direction, and production scheduling
Develop scenarios for script development, pre‑production planning, on‑set decision‑making, post‑production oversight, managing creative conflicts, working with stakeholders, handling production challenges, and delivering projects on deadline
Review and evaluate AI responses to production and direction queries for accuracy and professional standards
Provide detailed feedback on production and direction scenarios to improve AI training
Qualifications

4+ years professional experience as a producer, director, showrunner, or production manager in media/entertainment organizations
Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities
Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems
Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills
Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz
14 years experience preferred
Requirements

Fully remote and asynchronous — complete work on your own schedule
Expected workload: 20+ hours per week, with flexibility to scale up to 40 hours
Project start date: immediately, lasting for around 6 weeks
Benefits

Independent contractor engagement through Mercor
Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods
Application Process

Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps
Typical response time: within one week of submission

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