Sports Media Reporter

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: Basketball Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $45–$70/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

Evaluate basketball games and review AI-generated play-by-play commentary and post-game analysis.Score the accuracy, insight, and entertainment value of AI sports coverage.Assess the AI's understanding of player performance, game flow, and strategic decisions.Detect factual mistakes, poor interpretations, or stylistic inconsistencies in AI outputs.Provide clear written feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.Collaborate with analysts and developers to enhance the AI's basketball-specific reasoning and realism.

Qualifications

Must-Have

Basketball Expertise: Deep understanding of the game through playing, coaching, commentating, or passionate fandom.Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate basketball strategies, narratives, and statistical insights.Communication Skills: Strong written English and ability to clearly articulate nuanced basketball insights.Tech Readiness: Comfortable using online evaluation tools and dashboards.

Start Date

Today from 5 pm PT - 8 pm PT

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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Resources & Support

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