Social Media Influencer

Role Description

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to source social media influencers, tastemakers, and trendsetters with varied backgrounds and areas of expertise. We are seeking individuals with strong cultural insight, a distinct point of view, and proven ability to shape conversations around trends. The final pool will represent a wide spectrum of voices — from luxury and fashion-forward creators to budget-conscious, everyday lifestyle influencers.

Key Responsibilities

• Share insights on cultural trends, aesthetics, and consumer behavior
• Provide authentic perspectives on products, styles, and movements shaping online communities
• Create and refine content or feedback that reflects your unique taste and influence
• Support evaluations of social media trends across platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a content creator or tastemaker in shopping, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or related categories (10k+ engaged followers or 2+ years producing trend/recommendation content)
• Ability to identify, interpret, and contextualize trends — including microtrends, viral products, and cultural shifts — and apply them to product evaluations
• Content portfolio showcasing trendsetting or tastemaker status in the shopping or retail space (e.g., posts, videos, collaborations with brands)
• Clear and engaging written communication to describe taste and trends

Requirements

• Hourly Rate: $40–$60/hr (USD), depending on experience and reach
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
• Independent contractor classification

Application Process

• Submit your resume or social media portfolio highlighting your influence and expertise
• Complete a short 20-min AI interview to share your perspective on trends
• Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps

Company Description

• Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives.
• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
• We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.
• We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.