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Writer (Short Story Writer) Job at Crossing Hurdles in Washington
Writer (Short Story Writer) Job at Crossing Hurdles in WashingtonMediabistro • Washington, DC, United States
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Writer (Short Story Writer) Job at Crossing Hurdles in Washington

Writer (Short Story Writer) Job at Crossing Hurdles in Washington

Mediabistro • Washington, DC, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join to apply for the Writer (Short Story Writer) role at Crossing Hurdles .

Overview

Position : Short Story Writer

Type : Hourly Contract

Location : Remote

Duration : 6–8 weeks (with potential extension)

Commitment : 10–20 hours / week, fully remote and asynchronous

Compensation : $100–$150 / hour

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine original short story content to train AI models.
  • Critically assess AI-generated stories for creativity, pacing, and coherence.
  • Apply strong knowledge of narrative structure, character development, and style.
  • Provide editing, critique, and constructive feedback to enhance AI content output.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers to align literary artistry with technical development.

Requirements

  • Strong professional experience writing and publishing short stories.
  • Strong portfolio of published work in literary journals, anthologies, or digital platforms .
  • Deep understanding of narrative structure, pacing, and voice .
  • Excellent critique and editorial skills.
  • Background or advanced degree in creative writing, literature, or related field is a plus.

    • Additional Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Contract
  • Job function : Writing / Editing, Research, and Consulting
  • Industries : Broadcast Media Production and Distribution; Writing and Editing

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