Travel Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $40/hr Hourly

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:

Geography and Travel Expert

Type:

Contract

Compensation:

$20--$40/hour

Commitment:

10--40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author realistic geography and travel prompts spanning destination analysis, itinerary planning, cultural norms, transportation logistics, climate considerations, and regional comparisons.
• Review and revise AI-generated responses for factual accuracy, cultural authenticity, practical feasibility, and clarity.
• Write high-quality human-authored "gold" responses for nuanced travel scenarios, multi-city planning, or culturally sensitive situations.
• Create controlled prompt variations that test subtle differences in seasonality, budget constraints, visa requirements, transportation options, or traveler preferences.
• Evaluate outputs across different tones (advisory, informative, conversational, technical) and instruction constraints.
• Identify model failure cases involving geographic inaccuracies, outdated travel information, unrealistic itineraries, or culturally inappropriate recommendations.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2 years of sustained, serious engagement with geography and/or travel as a hobby or practice.
• Active participation in geography and travel discourse within at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Russian, German, Arabic, Thai, Tamil, or Hindi.
• Strong familiarity with regional geography, local customs, transportation infrastructure, and travel trends within your language and cultural context.
• Ability to clearly articulate location-based insights, travel logistics, and cultural considerations in the target language.
• Strong written communication skills and thoughtful editorial judgment.

Application Process (Takes 20--30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume, travel portfolio, blog, or relevant experience to get started.
• Complete a short form outlining your geography/travel background, areas of focus, and language proficiency.
• We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.