The work
You will apply macroeconomic judgment to structured research and analytical tasks supporting AI training. The work focuses on US economic data, monetary policy, financial markets, and historical data revisions.
- Analyze GDP, inflation, employment, and other US macroeconomic releases.
- Evaluate data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Work with historical economic datasets and revisions, including ALFRED data vintages.
- Analyze Treasury yield curves, interest-rate movements, and monetary policy expectations.
- Interpret FOMC statements, meeting minutes, and Summary of Economic Projections.
What it pays and takes
This is a remote, part-time freelance contract for professionals based in the United States. The role is marked entry level, and the work requires strong macroeconomic research and analytical knowledge.
- Pay: $50 to $100 per hour.
- Location: Open to candidates based in the United States.
- Language: Professional fluency in English.
- Experience level: Entry level.
- Professional experience in macroeconomic research, economic strategy, monetary policy, or fixed income research.
- Strong understanding of US economic indicators and Federal Reserve policy.
- Familiarity with BEA and BLS releases, Treasury yield curve analysis, and FOMC communications.
- Experience with historical economic datasets and data revisions.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Helpful background includes sell-side or buy-side macroeconomic strategy, monetary policy economics, work with the Federal Reserve or US Treasury, or fixed income and interest-rate strategy.
How it works
You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.
About AI training work
AI training is the human work behind artificial intelligence, including reviewing information and judging model outputs. People with specialized knowledge are needed to help models handle complex subjects such as economics, monetary policy, and financial markets. OpenTrain is a free platform where people find AI training and data-labeling projects, build a profile, and apply in minutes.