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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