Bilingual Expert | English and Italian at Mercor

1. Role Overview Mercor is seeking bilingual English–Italian language experts to contribute to a translation quality review initiative with a leading AI research partner. Experts will evaluate AI-generated Italian content, ensuring translations are both accurate and reflect native fluency as spoken in Italy. This short-term, flexible project offers the opportunity to guide linguistic accuracy in cutting-edge AI systems.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess Italian translations for accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance
• Identify and correct unnatural phrasing, tone issues, and mistranslations
• Ensure all content aligns with how Italian is commonly used in Italy
• Provide constructive feedback on language quality and localization accuracy
• Maintain high reading speed and strong attention to linguistic detail
  
  
  

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in both Italian and English
• Deep familiarity with regional language usage in Italy
• 1+ year of experience in translation, localization, or language review
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and fast reading comprehension
  
  
  

4. More About the Opportunity

• Remote and asynchronous — flexible scheduling
• Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week
• Project duration: 1+ months, with possibility of follow-on projects
  
  
  

5. Compensation & Contract Terms

• $35–40/hour depending on experience and geography
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor
  
  
  

6. Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started
• Complete a short form confirming language fluency and relevant background
• We’ll respond within a few days with next steps
  
  
  

7. 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