Writing Specialist

About the Role

You will evaluate, refine, and create elite-level writing in a variety of genres and formats to advance Grok's capabilities in one or more Writing Specialty areas. 

Responsibilities

• Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and refine AI-generated text for clarity, structure, engagement, and domain-specific accuracy.
• Utilize one or more Writing Specialty areas of expertise (e.g., Creative Fiction Writing, Game Writing, Technical Writing) to deliver high-quality curated data to improve Grok's writing outputs, both generally and given specific audience expectations and/or use-case requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and other specialists to develop tasks that advance AI's writing proficiency.
• Improve annotation tools and workflows for efficiency.
• Pivot as needed to work on secondary tasks to improve Grok as needed in writing-based and non-writing-based areas.

Required Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in English and qualification for at least one chosen Writing Specialty (see below for Writing Specialty-specific qualifications).
• Ability to critique and refine AI-generated text for readability, logical flow, grammar, consistency, style, creativity, imaginative elements, and reader immersion.
• Strong attention to detail, with experience using reference materials, style guides, and resources for accurate, style-adherent annotations.
• Flawless grammar, spelling, clarity, and precision.
• Superlative communication, interpersonal, analytical, and editorial skills.
• Commitment to developing AI that produces expert-level writing.
• Highly adaptable and able to work under deadlines.

Writing Specialty-Specific Qualifications

Applicants must meet the qualifications for one of the Writing Specialty areas listed below, and must provide verifiable proof of same (verifiable via URLs, ISBNs, award sites, etc.). 

No NDA-covered or unverifiable claims; such will result in automatic rejection and bar applicant from applying at xAI in the future.

• Creative Fiction Writing: At least two of the following: (1) verified novel publishing deals with major houses (e.g., Big Five); (2) novel sales >50,000 units (excluding free promotions); (3) 10+ short stories in major outlets (e.g., The New Yorker, Clarkesworld); (4) major awards recognition (e.g., Hugo, Nebula finalist or comparable); (5) critical acclaim (e.g., starred reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, features in Library Journal or NY Times Book Review).
  
  
• Game Writing: All of the following: (1) 5+ years of professional game writing experience; (2) public portfolio showcasing branching narratives, character development, dialogue trees, and measurable player impact (e.g., reviews or engagement metrics); (3) published credits in notable games, demonstrating expertise in narrative design, lore creation, and integration with gameplay mechanics.
  
  
• Technical Writing: All of the following: (1) 5+ years in technical writing, focusing on user manuals, API documentation, software guides, or technical reports for tech, engineering, or scientific fields; (2) public portfolio of high-impact examples (e.g., docs that reduced support tickets by 20%+, improved user adoption metrics, enhanced compliance rates); (3) Certifications from Society for Technical Communication (STC) Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), or equivalent; (4) Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or related field.
  
  
• Nonfiction Writing: All of the following: (1) 5+ years in non-fiction writing (memoirs, biographies, historical accounts), with 3+ published books showing commercial and/or critical success; (2) public portfolio of samples/manuscripts demonstrating structure, prose, and non-fiction standards; (3) awards, funding success, or memberships in orgs like BIO/ASJA. Bachelor's degree or higher in English, History, or Journalism highly preferred.
  
  
• Journalistic Writing: All of the following: (1) 5+ years of professional experience in journalism, reporting for reputable outlets; (2) expertise in investigative journalism, feature writing, or specialized beats; (3) public portfolio of published work with bylines in major outlets (e.g., NYT, BBC), with awards, citations, or engagement metrics; (4) Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field.
  
  
• Copywriting: All of the following: (1) 5+ years in copywriting or marketing writing, with proven high-impact campaigns for brands, agencies, or in-house teams; (2) expertise across ad copy, email sequences, landing pages, and social media; (3) experience as Content Strategist, Copy Chief, or Marketing Writer; (4) public portfolio with quantified impacts (e.g., 30%+ conversion boosts, engagement/revenue growth); (5) Bachelor's or higher in Marketing, Communications, English, or related. Experience in diverse industries (e.g., tech, healthcare, finance, consumer goods, entertainment) showing adaptable tone, style, strategy (e.g., B2B tech vs. B2C retail) highly preferred.
  
  
• Web Writing: All of the following: (1) 5+ years of professional experience in web content creation, digital marketing, or related roles; (2) demonstrated SEO-optimized writing expertise with proven increases in organic traffic and engagement via content strategies; (3) experience managing full content lifecycles (research, writing, editing, and publishing); (4) public portfolio of high-impact work (e.g., viral articles, conversion-focused landing pages, B2B whitepapers with quantifiable growth); (5) certifications in digital marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush); (6) Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or related.
  
  
• Grant Writing: All of the following: (1) 5+ years of grant writing with proven record of securing funding in excess of $1M across multiple grants and a win rate of 50% or higher; (2) expertise in researching funding opportunities and understanding grant guidelines from various sources; (3) samples of narratives, budgets, and evaluation plans that showcase persuasive writing, logical structure, and alignment with funder priorities; (4) Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, or related.
  
  
• Legal Writing: All of the following: (1) JD from an accredited law school; (2) 5+ years of either: (a) hands-on legal practice drafting briefs, motions, and/or contracts, or (b) teaching experience at an accredited law school; (3) familiarity with legal writing style guides (e.g., Bluebook, ALWD Guide); (4) public portfolio demonstrating legal research and writing skills.
  
  
• Medical Writing: All of the following: (1) Master's or higher in life sciences or related field; (2) 5+ years of hands-on medical writing experience in regulatory, communications, or publishing roles; (3) specialization in areas like drafting protocols, manuscripts, grants, or educational content, with emphasis on accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance; (4) authorship of at least two publications in peer-reviewed outlets.
  
  
• Academic Writing: All of the following: (1) 5+ years in academic writing, with extensive experience in peer-reviewed publications, theses, dissertations, or scholarly books for academic fields; (2) authored articles in top-tier journals, books with reputable presses, citations exceeding 500+ via Google Scholar, or an h-index of 10 or higher; (3) public portfolio of samples, including abstracts, full papers, or proposals demonstrating rigorous argumentation, citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago), and original contributions; (4) PhD in relevant field. Postdoctoral experience or fellowships (e.g., Fulbright) preferred.
  
  
• Poetry Writing: All of the following: (1) advanced degree in creative writing, literature, poetry, or related; (2) publications in reputable literary journals, anthologies, or poetry collections that demonstrate mastery of a wide range of traditional forms, from haiku to sonnet to villanelle; (3) history of awards, fellowships, or residencies from recognized organizations; (4) one or more of the following: (a) published collections with major presses, (b) poems in outlets like Poetry Magazine, (c) awards like National Book Award for Poetry, (d) fellowships from NEA or Guggenheim.

Special Note: If your publication record is primarily free verse, please do not apply, as the position requires a deep understanding of classical forms and poetic techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI tools or prompt engineering.
• Ability to teach or critique writing in a collaborative environment on both technical and non-technical levels.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and other remote work and collaboration tools.

Location, Hourly, and Other Expectations

• If you are based in the US, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• Team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, please note your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

Compensation

$40/hour - $125/hour (compensation range for U.S.-based candidates, dependent on Writing Specialty area, experience, skills, education, location, and qualifications; for international candidates: our recruiting team will provide an estimated range).

The posted pay range is intended for U.S.-based candidates and depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. For international candidates, our recruiting team can provide an estimated pay range for your location.

Benefits:

Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.