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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $120/hr. The typical top rate across 1,713 priced listings is $70/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview. Resume showing real experience in your field.

Steady work

Work is patchyProjects can pause or end with little notice.

Payout record

Pays on timeSchedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries).

Freshness

FreshPosted 5d ago. Still listed on Mercor on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to engage experienced Market Research, Consumer Insights, and Marketing Strategy professionals to act as end-users of a cutting-edge AI product. In this role, you will interact with the product as if you were using it in your day-to-day work—evaluating outputs, providing feedback, and helping improve how the system supports real-world decision-making.

What You’ll Do

Use an AI-powered product designed for:
Market research synthesis
Consumer insights generation
Marketing strategy recommendations
Evaluate outputs from an end-user perspective, focusing on:
Relevance and usefulness of insights
Strategic quality and business applicability
Clarity, structure, and actionability
Provide structured feedback and annotations on:
What works well vs. what doesn’t
Gaps, inaccuracies, or missing context
How outputs could be improved for real-world use
Simulate real workflows (e.g., reviewing reports, validating insights, making decisions based on outputs)

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking professionals who regularly consume, interpret, and act on market research and insights, such as:

Market Research Analysts / Managers / Directors
Consumer Insights Managers / Leads
Marketing Strategy / Brand Managers
Product Marketing / Growth professionals with strong research exposure

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in market research, insights, or marketing strategy
Current or recent experience at a Fortune 1000 company, top consulting firm, or leading agency
Hands-on experience using insights to drive decisions (not just producing reports)
Familiarity with:
Consumer research, segmentation, or survey analysis
Market sizing, competitive intelligence, or trend analysis
Translating insights into business or marketing strategy
Strong critical thinking and ability to give clear, actionable feedback
Fluent in English

Why Join

Influence how next-generation AI products are designed for real business users
Act as a true end-user voice in shaping product quality and usability
Flexible, low-commitment opportunity alongside your current role
Opportunity for future product testing and feedback engagements

How do you apply to Mercor?

Apply on Mercor

The Apply button opens this post on Mercor's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview.

Get through screening

What Mercor asks for after you apply:

Take the recorded AI video interview (practice round available)
Complete any role-specific assessment and the ID check
Accept the offer and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, every Wednesday. Paid via Stripe (Wise in a few countries). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Mercor also needs

Resume showing real experience in your field
Webcam with your full face visible for the AI interview
Government ID

Red flags

Red flagLong waits with no offer after passing the interview
Red flagProjects ending abruptly with little warning

What is Mercor like to work for?

Hiring marketplace that screens professionals with an AI video interview and places them on hourly contracts training and evaluating models for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$20–200/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30 min: resume upload + 20-min AI interview
How you get paid	Weekly, every Wednesday, via Stripe (Wise in a few countries)
Payout record	Pays on time
Countries	Hires in many countries and runs its pay week on India Standard Time; Mercor keeps a list of locations it cannot onboard, and some projects are US-only.

Most listings sit around $50–100/hr; healthcare, legal and finance roles pay the most, language and generalist roles the least.