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Role Overview We’re looking for Basketball experts — avid fans, sports journalists, commentators, and former or semi-professional players — to evaluate basketball games. You’ll watch basketball games and answer questions in real time assessing the quality, depth, and accuracy of AI insights, helping us refine our AI’s basketball reasoning, storytelling, and strategic understanding. NOTE: You need to be available to join the call today from 5 pm PT - 8 pm PT. ### Key Responsibilities - Game Evaluation: Watch basketball games and review AI-generated play-by-play commentary and post-game analysis. - Performance Scoring: Rate the accuracy, insight, and entertainment value of AI sports coverage. - Context & Understanding: Assess the AI’s grasp of player performance, game flow, and strategic decisions. - Error Detection: Identify factual mistakes, poor interpretations, or stylistic inconsistencies. - Feedback Reporting: Provide clear written feedback highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities. - Collaboration: Work with analysts and developers to enhance the AI’s basketball-specific reasoning and realism. ### Required Qualifications - Basketball Expertise: Deep understanding of the game — whether 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. ### About Mercor Mercor is a 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. Thousands of professionals across domains like engineering, research, law, and creative services have partnered with Mercor on frontier AI projects.

Job DescriptionDescription: Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: . MMJ/Multimedia Journalist ABC57 News is looking for a journalist driven by a passion for the public’s right to know. The ideal candidate should be able to enterprise original stories and be a good source builder. They should also have strong writing skills, camera presence, time management abilities, as well as video shooting and editing proficiency. ABC57 is an award-winning newsroom focused on delivering impactful local news and storytelling. We are committed to gathering responsible, meaningful stories that make a difference in our community, not just “content.” We expect our MMJs to be kind, collaborative team players in the newsroom. Duties/Responsibilities: Brings story ideas and leads to the newsroom Can turn at least one story per day in multiple formats, including a written web article Adheres to management’s guidance on editorial decisions Uses social media to develop stories and share story updates Delivers live reports for the newscast daily Shoots and edits video for on-air and online Able to pivot news stories in a breaking news situation Other duties, as assigned Our Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package Long Term Disability Insurance HSA Plan 401k with Company Match Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against. Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license Must submit a demo reel Proficiency in writing, spelling, grammar, and the English language Must not have any affiliation with brand sponsorships, influencer perks, or any other real or perceived conflicts of interest Must be proficient in using social media Must be willing to work late nights or early mornings, and sometimes weekends Experience with video cameras, non-linear editing, and rundown software is preferred Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to carry and hold heavy objects

Writer/Journalist Internship: The role is focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.

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 Mercor is a 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 Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI

WANE is looking for a multi-media journalist ready to take their skills to the next level in a newsroom that fosters growth and development.The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content.Individual must work well independently and as a p

WNDU Multimedia, a Gray Media station, is looking for a high-energy, creative individual who enjoys generating story ideas, writing to video, and performing compelling live shots.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!.The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen