Video Caption Specialist
micro1 · NAMER
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $50,000 / year
- NAMER
Job highlights
- Review robot videos and AI-generated captions.
- Detect and correct caption errors and omissions.
- Rewrite captions for clarity and accuracy.
- Ensure precision in describing robot movements.
- Meet daily quality and throughput benchmarks.
About the role
Video Caption Specialist
Join micro1 as a Video Caption Specialist and play a crucial role in training next-generation AI systems. Your work will directly impact how AI models learn, reason, and perform by providing high-quality, real-world input. No prior AI experience is necessary; your existing domain knowledge is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Review short (5-second) videos of robots performing various physical tasks.
- Analyze AI-generated captions for visual-text discrepancies, including hallucinations or omissions.
- Rewrite captions with clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.
- Ensure accuracy in describing robot actions and movements, emphasizing precision.
- Maintain strict consistency with project guidelines and rubrics, applying strong editing standards.
- Meet or exceed daily throughput and quality benchmarks.
- Collaborate with the customer’s team, providing feedback and sharing best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Fluency in English with excellent grammar, spelling, and written clarity.
- Keen attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors.
- Comfortable analyzing short video clips and their written descriptions repeatedly.
- Strong judgment for rewriting and editing text for accuracy and clarity.
- Ability to adhere to detailed instructions and maintain consistency in repetitive tasks.
- Reliable internet connection and a computer capable of smooth video streaming.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in AI training data annotation, RLHF, or LLM evaluation.
- Background in writing, editing, journalism, technical writing, transcription, or copy editing.
- Familiarity with robotics, computer vision, or video annotation workflows.
Key skills/competency
- Video Captioning
- AI Training Data
- Robotics
- Content Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Linguistic Accuracy
- Remote Work
Skills & topics
- Video Captioning
- AI Training Data
- Data Annotation
- Remote Work
- Content Review
- Quality Assurance
- Transcription
- Editing
- Robotics
- LLM Evaluation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in editing, attention to detail, and any familiarity with AI or data annotation, aligning with the Video Caption Specialist role.
- Showcase language skills: Emphasize your English fluency, grammar, spelling, and written clarity in your application.
- Demonstrate analytical ability: Provide examples of your keen attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors in text or visuals.
- Address remote work requirements: Confirm you have a reliable internet connection and a suitable computer for video streaming.
- Prepare for the interview: Be ready to discuss your editing judgment, ability to follow instructions, and communication skills.
Technical preparation
Practice analyzing short video clips.,Review grammar and spelling rules.,Familiarize with editing software basics.,Test internet speed and computer performance.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you found a subtle error.,How do you ensure consistency in repetitive tasks?,How do you handle detailed instructions?,How do you give constructive feedback?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of a Video Caption Specialist at micro1?
- The primary responsibility of a Video Caption Specialist at micro1 is to review short videos of robots performing tasks, analyze AI-generated captions for accuracy, and rewrite them to ensure they precisely describe the robot's actions for AI training.
- Is prior experience in AI or robotics required for the Video Caption Specialist role?
- No, prior experience in AI or robotics is not required for the Video Caption Specialist position. The company values your domain knowledge, particularly your skills in language, editing, and attention to detail.
- What technical setup is needed to work as a Video Caption Specialist remotely?
- To work as a remote Video Caption Specialist, you will need a reliable internet connection and a computer that is capable of smoothly streaming video content.
- How important is attention to detail for a Video Caption Specialist?
- Attention to detail is critically important for a Video Caption Specialist. You will be identifying subtle visual-text discrepancies, hallucinations, and omissions in AI-generated captions to ensure high accuracy in the training data.
- What does it mean to detect 'hallucinations' in AI-generated captions?
- Detecting 'hallucinations' in AI-generated captions means identifying instances where the caption describes something that is not actually present or happening in the video content. It's about spotting errors where the AI has 'made up' information.
- Will I be working with robots directly as a Video Caption Specialist?
- As a Video Caption Specialist, you will be reviewing videos of robots performing tasks. You will not be working with the robots directly, but rather analyzing their recorded actions and the associated AI captions.
- What are the preferred qualifications for a Video Caption Specialist at micro1?
- Preferred qualifications for a Video Caption Specialist include experience in AI training data annotation, RLHF, LLM evaluation, or backgrounds in writing, editing, journalism, technical writing, transcription, or copy editing, as well as familiarity with robotics or computer vision.