Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research group to engage sports experts in a short-term evaluation project. Professionals with deep sports knowledge — including analysts, commentators, coaches, journalists, and former athletes — will assess AI-generated match analysis across a range of major sports. This initiative supports the development of more strategic, realistic, and entertaining AI sports commentary.
Key Responsibilities
* Review AI-generated play-by-play commentary, summaries, and post-match insights
* Evaluate the quality, accuracy, and storytelling depth of AI-generated sports coverage
* Assess the AI’s understanding of momentum, game flow, and strategic decisions
* Identify factual errors, rule misinterpretations, and stylistic inconsistencies
* Provide structured written feedback on strengths, gaps, and improvement areas
* Collaborate with analysts and developers to guide model improvements
Ideal Qualifications
* Demonstrated expertise in at least one major sport (e.g., football/soccer, basketball, tennis, cricket, American football, baseball, hockey)
* Experience as a player, coach, commentator, journalist, analyst, or dedicated fan
* Strong analytical skills and understanding of sports strategy and performance dynamics
* Clear, concise written communication in English
* Comfortable navigating online tools and evaluation dashboards
More About the Opportunity
* Remote, project-based work
* Flexible hours and asynchronous collaboration
* Short-term opportunity with potential for follow-on projects
Application Process
* Submit your resume to express interest
* Complete a short assessment
* Participate in a brief work trial to demonstrate your evaluation skills
* You’ll receive a response within 1–2 business days
About Mercor
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