Korean Language Consultant
Role Description
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI startup to engage a Korean-language expert for a project focused on improving AI-generated content through image and video generation . As a Linguistic Expert, you will support the refinement of the model’s ability to understand and generate visual outputs based on Korean language prompts, ensuring outputs are linguistically fluent and culturally accurate.
This opportunity is ideal for someone excited to experiment with frontier AI systems such as Gemini’s image and video tools , exploring how they interpret complex linguistic and cultural inputs. You’ll contribute to identifying and documenting failure modes and edge cases that help improve future model performance.
- Review, evaluate, and refine AI-generated images and videos based on Korean prompts for fluency, accuracy, and relevance.
- Provide detailed linguistic and cultural feedback to improve model behavior.
- Identify and correct subtle language errors and cultural inconsistencies.
- Use Gemini and other multimodal AI tools to test prompt effectiveness.
- Document failure modes and inconsistencies for engineering and research teams.
- Collaborate with AI researchers to improve output quality and cultural alignment.
Qualifications
- Full professional fluency in Korean and English.
- Deep understanding of Korean cultural context, idiomatic expressions, and regional language use.
- Familiarity with Korean media, pop culture, and social norms.
- Interest in generative AI tools and curiosity about visual language modeling.
- Excellent communication skills and high attention to linguistic detail.
- Prior experience in content review or linguistic evaluation is a plus.
Requirements
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: 5 weeks (with potential extension)
- Commitment: Part-time, at least 10 hours/week
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own time
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $32–$37/hr (USD), depending on experience and background
- Status: Independent Contractor
- Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process
- Submit your resume or profile outlining relevant linguistic and cultural expertise.
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief evaluation or language sample.
- Expect to hear from Mercor within a few days regarding next steps.