Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $45,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Write AI training prompts for video models.
- Describe visual storytelling elements precisely.
- Utilize film language and narrative context.
- Work remotely on flexible, task-based projects.
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI video development.
About the role
Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer (AI Training)
We're looking for creative writers with a strong eye for film and visual narrative to help train the next generation of AI video models. At Alignerr, we work with leading AI labs to build richer, more nuanced understanding of how stories are told on screen — not just what's visible, but how a scene feels, moves, and means.
As a Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer, you'll watch video clips and translate them into expressive, structured prompts that capture everything from camera angles and lighting to pacing, mood, and narrative arc. Your words become the blueprint AI uses to understand — and eventually recreate — cinematic storytelling.
About the Role
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, task-based
What You'll Do
- Watch video clips and write detailed prompts that describe their visual storytelling
- Capture characters, settings, camera perspective, lighting, and emotional tone with precision
- Balance technical cinematographic detail with narrative and mood context
- Produce multiple prompt variants for the same scene when required
- Follow style guides for wording, specificity, and point of view
- Suggest alternative phrasings and articulate how each shifts interpretation
- Maintain a consistent, high-quality writing voice across large batches of clips
Who You Are (Must-Have)
- Strong writing skills with an emphasis on visual clarity and expressive language
- A solid understanding of film language — shot types, scene composition, story flow, and camera fundamentals
- Ability to describe what's happening on screen without relying on dialogue or scripts
- Comfortable following detailed prompt-writing guidelines and adapting to style standards
Nice To Have
- Experience writing prompts for generative AI image or video tools
- Background in creative writing, screenwriting, storyboarding, or film criticism
- Familiarity with AI training workflows or annotation platforms
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs shaping the future of video AI
- Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, anywhere
- Creative, intellectually engaging work that blends film knowledge with writing craft
- Freelance perks: autonomy, variety, and a chance to contribute to meaningful AI development
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension based on quality and output
Key skills/competency
- Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer
- AI Training
- Film Language
- Cinematic Storytelling
- Prompt Engineering
- Creative Writing
- Video Analysis
- Narrative Arc
- AI Model Training
- Remote Work
Skills & topics
- Visual Storytelling
- Prompt Writer
- AI Training
- Remote
- Creative Writing
- Film Language
- Cinematic Storytelling
- Hourly Contract
- Video AI
- Generative AI
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight film analysis and creative writing skills.
- Showcase AI prompt experience: Detail any generative AI tool usage.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize understanding of visual narrative.
- Prepare for writing tests: Demonstrate descriptive and analytical writing abilities.
- Discuss film knowledge: Be ready to talk about cinematography and storytelling.
Technical preparation
Study film terminology: shot types, camera angles.,Practice describing visual elements clearly.,Review AI prompt writing guidelines.,Analyze scene pacing and emotional tone.
Behavioral questions
Describe a scene's mood and visual storytelling.,How do you adapt to writing style guides?,How do you balance technical and narrative detail?,How do you ensure consistency in your writing?
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of writing experience is essential for the Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer role at Alignerr?
- For the Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer position at Alignerr, strong writing skills with an emphasis on visual clarity and expressive language are essential. Experience in creative writing, screenwriting, or a related field is highly beneficial, as is the ability to describe visual content without relying on dialogue.
- Do I need prior experience with AI or prompt engineering to apply for this role?
- While not strictly required, experience writing prompts for generative AI image or video tools is considered a 'nice to have' for this role at Alignerr. Familiarity with AI training workflows or annotation platforms is also advantageous.
- What does 'task-based' commitment mean for this remote role at Alignerr?
- A 'task-based' commitment for the Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer role at Alignerr means that work is assigned and completed on a per-task basis. This offers flexibility, allowing you to work on your own schedule as tasks become available, rather than a fixed set of hours.
- How does Alignerr use the prompts written by Visual Storytelling Prompt Writers?
- The prompts written by Visual Storytelling Prompt Writers at Alignerr serve as the blueprint for AI to understand and eventually recreate cinematic storytelling. These detailed descriptions help AI labs build a nuanced understanding of how stories are told visually on screen.
- Is this a full-time or part-time position at Alignerr?
- The Visual Storytelling Prompt Writer position at Alignerr is an hourly contract role with a flexible, task-based commitment, rather than a traditional full-time or part-time employment structure.