Writer Specialist (Remote | $18/task)

Bilingual Writer – Korean

Position: Bilingual Writer – Korean

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $18/hour

Location: Remote — South Korea

About the Opportunity

Mercor is hiring Korean speakers to help capture and evaluate real, natural voice interactions with a next-generation AI assistant, in partnership with a leading AI research laboratory.

In this role, you will use a specialized version of the AI application on your own Mac to complete everyday tasks through voice. You will then transcribe your spoken interactions, evaluate the AI's responses, and document task data in both Korean and English. Your work will help improve the quality, naturalness, and reliability of voice-driven AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Use voice commands to compose messages, emails, notes, and other everyday content.
• Direct the AI assistant to complete tasks such as:
• Generating images
• Formatting text
• Applying spreadsheet formulas
• Summarizing documents
• Perform realistic, everyday workflows across common productivity applications.
• Accurately transcribe spoken Korean queries and interactions.
• Produce cleaned-up transcripts while preserving the intended meaning and natural language.
• Evaluate and rate AI-generated responses according to project guidelines.
• Record task information accurately in a structured tracking sheet.
• Upload required voice recordings and supporting materials to a shared drive.
• Perform structured quality checks on transcripts and task data.
• Follow project instructions and maintain consistent data quality throughout the engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions provided in English.
• Must own a Mac computer with an Apple Silicon chip, including:
• M1
• M2
• M3
• Mac must be running macOS Sequoia 15.0 or newer.
• Regular experience using common productivity applications, including:
• Email
• Messaging applications
• Documents
• Spreadsheets
• Web browsers
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with structured data entry and self-directed quality-review tasks.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed project guidelines.
• Strong written and spoken Korean communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with voice-based AI assistants or conversational AI.
• Experience transcribing or reviewing spoken-language content.
• Familiarity with bilingual Korean-English workflows.
• Experience evaluating AI-generated content or responses.
• Strong understanding of natural, everyday Korean language usage.
• Previous experience with structured data collection or quality assurance.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Korean Language
• Korean-English Bilingual Communication
• Voice Interaction
• Speech Transcription
• AI Response Evaluation
• Natural Language Quality Review
• Productivity Applications
• Structured Data Entry
• Data Quality Assurance
• Conversational AI

Engagement Details

• Start date: Immediate
• Duration: Approximately 4 weeks
• Remote hourly contract.
• Work will involve completing everyday tasks through a specialized AI application.
• Participants must use their own compatible Mac device.

Compensation

• $18 per hour
• Remote hourly contract.
• Project duration of approximately four weeks.

Eligibility

• Applicants should be from South Korea.
• Must be able to understand English instructions.
• Must own an Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, or M3).
• Must be running macOS Sequoia 15.0 or newer.
• Must be comfortable using everyday productivity applications.
• Must be available to begin immediately.

Application & Onboarding Process

1. Submit your resume and complete the application form.
2. Complete a 25-minute conversational interview covering your background, experience, and motivation.
3. Set up your Mercor Expert email account.
4. Complete the required technical setup on your compatible Mac.
5. Receive project-specific next steps and onboarding information.
6. Begin completing assigned voice-interaction tasks following the provided guidelines.