Bilingual Portuguese Government/Public Policy Expert

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Mercor is seeking native Brazilian Portuguese speakers who are also government or public policy professionals based in Brazil. This role combines your public policy expertise with language mastery, helping train cutting-edge AI models in the public policy domain. You will leverage your background in public policy, alongside your bilingual communication skills, to create accurate, culturally nuanced, and technically precise content that reflects real-world policy usage in Portuguese. Role Responsibilities Public Policy Content Development: Translate, adapt, and synthesize complex policy frameworks into clear, structured rubrics for AI training. Bilingual Communication: Write fluently in both Portuguese and English, ensuring accurate terminology and nuanced expression across languages. Domain Expertise: Provide cultural and policy insights that are unique to the public in Brazil. Collaboration: Work closely with reviewers and peers to refine content. Qualifications Language Skills: Native-level fluency in Brazilian Portuguese with strong written and spoken English. Education: Degree in policy, political science, sociology, or another similar field. Experience: 2–6+ years of experience in politics, public policy, think tanks, etc. Analytical Abilities: Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. Experience in policy writing, instructional design, or academic publishing. Nice to Haves: Experience with grading, instructional design, or rubric development is a plus. Familiarity with generative AI models or machine learning concepts is a bonus, but not required. Requirements This is a remote and asynchronous role — work on your own schedule. Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week. Expect a commitment of around 2 months. You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools. Application and Onboarding Process Submit your resume. Complete an AI-led interview to assess Portuguese language ability and professional experience. This should take around 15 minutes. If selected, you’ll take a follow-up AI-led interview to assess your professional background. You’ll then complete a paid work trial to determine if this type of work is suited for you. After that, you’ll receive feedback and be onboarded to the project.