Freelance Lead editor

Location

CA and GB

Toloka AI

Job Description

If you're a professional who works with text, this is an exciting opportunity to use your writing, editing, technical and creative skills in a new and innovative way. Instead of thinking that AI will replace you, here you can help shape the future of AI.

You will take charge of a team of part-time/flexible time data labeling editors. As this team is brand new, you will help build the team, its processes, and methods. You will provide training, support to the team, assign tasks and monitor the quality of the work carried out.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 10-15 expert writers, managing the quality of their work and capacity planning.
Focus on continuous improvement of quality and efficiency.
Review the team’s writing and editing and provide meaningful feedback to develop the knowledge and understanding of the team.
Select, onboard and train new team members.
Build effective team communication and find ways to maintain their motivation and engagement.
Be ready to do be ‘hands on’, occasionally helping with writing content as needed.

Key Skills and Attributes

Extensive Experience editing text, ideally with experience in different topics and industries.
Excellent English language, if you have studied and/or achieved certifications in English it would be a plus point.
Team Management Skills: readiness to guide and teach, hire and replace editors, monitor overall productivity.
Willingness to create your own content and articles, be a visible presence online.
Plus Point – Interest/Experience in the Machine Learning space.

Benefits

This is a brand-new role within our team, and you will have a real opportunity to define the role and ensure that the team is successful into the future. We have definite long-term plans to grow this team and you will be able to grow professionally along with it.

Becoming an AI Tutor is an opportunity to shape the future voice of AI, directly affecting the way we all will interact and communicate with technology in the future. You'll have the chance to contribute to the development of new AI technologies and applications, and to be part of a cutting-edge field that has the potential to change the way we live and work.

Advice from our career coach

As someone familiar with the text editing and AI field, I can tell you that this AI Tutor position is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI technology and contribute to cutting-edge developments in the industry. To stand out as an applicant, here are some key insights and tips:

Highlight your extensive experience in editing text across various topics and industries to showcase your capabilities in managing a team of editors effectively.
Emphasize your excellent English language skills and any relevant certifications as this is a key requirement for the role.
Demonstrate your team management skills by showcasing your ability to guide, train, and motivate team members, as well as monitor productivity effectively.
Show your willingness to create content and be a visible presence online, which will demonstrate your proactive approach to the role.
If you have any interest or experience in Machine Learning, make sure to highlight it as an additional asset that could set you apart from other candidates.