Creative Writing Experts
$50 - $120/hr
Depending on the project
Bachelor's
Remote
Part-time
Flexible hours
Overview
Handshake is looking for creative writers, editors, or journalists to join our AI research community. This fellowship program connects subject-matter experts with leading AI labs to advance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) in highly specialized domains. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year-round, with project availability varying by discipline.
Details
The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with a commitment of approximately 10 to 20 hours per week.
Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
Dedicate time researching topics that are interesting to you, with the assistance of AI.
Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s in English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing, or related humanities/social science fields.
3–10 years of professional writing or editing experience, ideally with a track record of publishing in reputable media outlets.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality content such as product reviews, explainers, lifestyle features, or analytical essays.
Skilled in distilling complex or technical concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible prose.
Exhibits a confident editorial voice capable of forming perspective and argument, rather than simple summarization.
Rates:
Compensation varies based on experience, publication record, and portfolio quality.
$80–$120/hour: 5–10 years of experience with a national publication record.
$50–$75/hour: 3-5 years of experience freelancers with strong bylines or independent portfolios.
Selection for each project is limited to a small cohort chosen for their disciplinary and research expertise. We are seeking experts in new research areas to test the limits of the world’s top LLMs’ scientific and language understanding by completing tasks that impact the next frontier AI model.
This program is open to U.S.-based students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F-1/OPT, J-1, H-1B). Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their visa conditions and confirming eligibility with their program or visa sponsor prior to applying.
The application process
