xAI: Writing Specialist

<p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> California, US <br /><strong>URL:</strong> https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5017529007 </p> <strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong> <p>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. </p> <strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong> <ul> <li>Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and refine AI-generated text for clarity, structure, engagement, and domain-specific accuracy.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Collaborate with engineers and other specialists to develop tasks that advance AI's writing proficiency.</li> <li>Improve annotation tools and workflows for efficiency.</li> <li>Pivot as needed to work on secondary tasks to improve Grok as needed in writing-based and non-writing-based areas.</li> </ul> <strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong> <ul> <li>Proven proficiency in English and qualification for at least one chosen Writing Specialty (see below for Writing Specialty-specific qualifications).</li> <li>Ability to critique and refine AI-generated text for readability, logical flow, grammar, consistency, style, creativity, imaginative elements, and reader immersion.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, with experience using reference materials, style guides, and resources for accurate, style-adherent annotations.</li> <li>Flawless grammar, spelling, clarity, and precision.</li> <li>Superlative communication, interpersonal, analytical, and editorial skills.</li> <li>Commitment to developing AI that produces expert-level writing.</li> <li>Highly adaptable and able to work under deadlines.</li> </ul> <p>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.). </p> <p><strong>No NDA-covered or unverifiable claims; </strong>such will result in automatic rejection and bar applicant from applying at xAI in the future.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Creative Fiction Writing</strong>: <ul> <li><strong>For prose fiction writers--At least two</strong> <strong>of the following</strong>: (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).</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>For screenwriters--One or more of the following: </strong>(1) verified "written by" or "screenplay by" credits on at least two produced feature films distributed by major studios, networks, or streaming platforms (e.g., Warner Bros., Netflix, HBO, Disney); (2) "written by" (or equivalent) credits on 10 produced half-hour or one-hour episodes aired on broadcast TV or cable networks, or having achieved an aggregate of 10 million views on streaming services like YouTube; (3) nominations, wins, or finalist placement for major screenwriting awards (e.g., Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, WGA Awards, Nicholl Fellowship).<br><strong> </strong></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Game Writing</strong>: <strong>All</strong> 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.<br><br></li> <li><strong>Technical Writing</strong>: <strong>All</strong> 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 certifications; (4) Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or related field.<br><br></li> <li><strong>Nonfiction Writing</strong>: <strong>All</strong> 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 succ…