English Writing Generalist – Quality Review
$30–40/hr
Remote contract with Alignerr, $30–40/hr. Posted Nov 5.
$30–40/hr
Apply on AlignerrIs this job worth applying to?
- Pay
- Below typicalTops out at $40/hr. The typical top rate across 1,713 priced listings is $70/hr.
- Getting in
- Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).
- Freshness
- FreshPosted 1d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
About the Role
We're looking for detail-driven English writing professionals to help evaluate and improve AI-generated content. Your editorial instincts will directly shape how AI systems produce clear, accurate, and polished English — making a real impact on the quality of content millions of people interact with every day.
What You'll Do
- Review AI-generated and human-written content for grammar, tone, clarity, and consistency
- Improve readability and flow without altering the original intent or meaning
- Identify and flag subtle linguistic errors, awkward phrasing, and structural issues
- Apply consistent editorial judgment across large volumes of content
- Provide structured, actionable feedback to help AI systems produce better writing
- Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Strong proofreading and editing instincts with a sharp eye for detail
- Bachelor's degree or higher in English, Humanities, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
- Comfortable evaluating written content across a wide range of topics and styles
- Able to maintain consistency and quality when working at scale
- Self-motivated and reliable with excellent written communication skills
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Background in copyediting, content writing, journalism, or publishing
- Experience working with style guides (AP, Chicago, MLA, etc.)
- Familiarity with content quality evaluation or annotation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and the satisfaction of improving AI for English speakers worldwide
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
- Contribute to meaningful work that raises the bar for AI-generated content quality
How do you apply to Alignerr?
Apply on Alignerr
The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.
Get through screening
What Alignerr asks for after you apply:
- Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
- Verify your identity with Persona
- Join the Alignerr Slack community
- Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
Alignerr also needs
- Valid government photo ID
- Degree or professional experience for expert roles
- Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles
Red flags
- Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
- Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor
What is Alignerr like to work for?
Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.
| Advertised pay | $15–150/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Hard to get in |
| Application takes | ~1–2 hours of assessments |
| How you get paid | Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work. |
Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.