Public Policy Expert - Bilingual Funchal

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Base pay range

$20. 00/hr - $35. 00/hr

Company Introduction

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.

Role Overview

• Position: Public Policy Language Specialist – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 20 hours per week, Duration: 2 months
• Leverage your public policy expertise and language mastery to train
  - edge AI models in the public policy domain.

Responsibilities

• Translate, adapt, and synthesize complex policy frameworks into clear, structured rubrics for AI training.
• Write fluently in both Portuguese and English, ensuring accurate terminology and nuanced expression across languages.
• Provide cultural and policy insights unique to the public in Brazil.
• Collaborate closely with reviewers and peers to refine content.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Brazilian Portuguese with strong written and spoken English.
• Degree in policy, political science, sociology, or a similar field.
• 2–6+ years of experience in politics, public policy, think tanks, etc.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. Experience in policy writing, instructional design, or academic publishing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grading, instructional design, or rubric development is a plus.
• Familiarity with generative AI models or machine learning concepts is a bonus, but not required.

Engagement Details

• Remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule.
• 20 hours per week commitment.
• 2 months duration.
• Structured project environment with clear goals and tools.

Application Process

• Submit your resume.
• Complete an AI-led interview to assess Portuguese language ability and professional experience. This should take around 15 minutes.
• If selected, you’ll take a
  - up AI-led interview to assess your professional background.
• You’ll then complete a paid work trial to determine if this type of work is suited for you.
• After that, you’ll receive feedback and be onboarded to the project.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting, Public Relations, and Research

Industry

• Software Development

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