Freelance Video Editor

@ Call For Referral

About the Role

A leading AI research initiative is seeking Visual Annotation Experts to contribute to a frontier project aimed at improving how advanced AI systems interpret and understand the visual world. As a Freelance Video Editor, you will analyze video clips and images to produce structured annotations capturing scene attributes including subjects, objects, environments, temporal flow, emotional tone, and storytelling context.

Key Responsibilities

• Watch and analyze video clips and images for detailed annotation.
• Produce structured annotations covering subjects, environments, actions, and cues.
• Evaluate visuals for mood, story progression, and thematic elements.
• Document findings clearly and consistently per project guidelines.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project leads to refine methodology.

Ideal Qualifications

• Background in film production, editing, screenwriting, or media studies.
• Strong analytical skills and keen visual detail sensitivity.
• Ability to capture subtle narrative, emotional, or symbolic meaning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to follow evolving project requirements and rubrics.

Opportunity Details

• Fully remote and asynchronous work with flexible hours.
• Commitment up to 40 hours per week.
• Duration of 4–5 weeks minimum, with potential extension.
• Hourly rate of $40 USD paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Mercor team reviews applications daily with fast onboarding.

Key skills/competency

Visual Annotation, Video Analysis, Editing, AI, Film, Storytelling, Attention-to-detail, Communication, Remote Collaboration, Analytical Skills