City Guide Video Creator [209071]
Skill · United States
- Hybrid
- Temporary
- $40,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Create engaging walk-and-talk videos of local places.
- Narrate naturally on camera, sharing local insights.
- Use smartphone for smooth video and clear audio.
- Follow guidelines, submit videos weekly.
- Interest in vlogging, tourism, or performing arts.
About the role
About the Role
Our client is seeking creative and charismatic storytellers to join a cutting-edge initiative designed to train AI systems to better understand and describe the world in a natural, engaging way. As a City Guide Video Creator, you eighborhood local narrator, producing short, dynamic “walk-and-talk” videos that showcase interesting locations near you. You’ll help capture authentic, human perspectives that reflect the character, diversity, and beauty of your surroundings.
A minimum of 5 video submissions per week is required, with each video lasting on average 3 minutes. The estimated effort per video including preparation, travel within the local area, and content capture is around 2 hours, which makes the minimum weekly time commitment approximately 10 hours up to 40. There is no upper limit on the number of high-quality, unique videos that can be uploaded each week by each participant. Participants will be compensated as per the estimates above, i.e. 5 approved video submissions x 2 hours = 10 hours x hourly rate. A typical workday would be creating and recording content and uploading to our Google Drive. Online availability is not particularly necessary but should adhere with limited discussion/collaboration with the delivery manager in case of queries/improvement.
What You’ll Do Day-to-Day
- Create 1–5 minute “walk-and-talk” videos highlighting public places in your city (parks, landmarks, markets, or cultural spots).
- Speak naturally on camera, providing friendly, conversational commentary as if guiding a viewer in person.
- Record smooth, steady footage using your smartphone or camera with clear audio.
- Choose safe, public locations where filming is legally allowed.
- Follow provided creative guidelines, ensuring each video has a clear introduction, middle section, and conclusion.
- Submit videos along with accurate location details (name and address or coordinates).
- Respect privacy and safety best practices when filming in public areas.
Requirements
- Comfortable speaking on camera in English with clear communication.
- Creative, personable, and confident presence on video.
- Owns a smartphone or recording device with good video and audio quality.
- Reliable internet connection for uploading videos.
- Ability to follow task guidelines and deliver videos on schedule.
- Background or interest in vlogging, photography, tourism, or performing arts.
- Experience creating videos for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram Reels.
- Familiarity with basic video editing or framing techniques.
Key skills/competency
- Video Creation
- Content Creation
- On-Camera Presence
- Storytelling
- Local Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Thinking
- Video Editing Basics
Skills & topics
- Video Creator
- Content Creator
- Vlogger
- Storyteller
- City Guide
- AI Training
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- USA Jobs
- Creative Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your video creation experience, on-camera confidence, and local knowledge relevant to this City Guide Video Creator role.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include links to your YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram Reels demonstrating your vlogging and storytelling abilities.
- Emphasize communication skills: Detail your comfort speaking on camera in English and your ability to follow guidelines precisely.
- Highlight technical readiness: Mention your ownership of a smartphone with good video/audio quality and a reliable internet connection for uploads.
- Research the project: Understand the AI training initiative to articulate your unique contribution as a City Guide Video Creator.
Technical preparation
Practice speaking clearly on camera.,Ensure good smartphone video/audio quality.,Learn basic video framing techniques.,Test video upload speed and reliability.
Behavioral questions
How do you engage viewers on camera?,Describe a time you followed creative guidelines.,How do you manage your time for deadlines?,How do you capture local character authentically?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the expected weekly time commitment for a City Guide Video Creator at Skill?
- The minimum weekly time commitment for a City Guide Video Creator is approximately 10 hours, based on submitting 5 approved videos per week, each requiring about 2 hours of effort for preparation, travel, and capture. This can extend up to 40 hours if you choose to create more high-quality videos.
- What equipment do I need to be a City Guide Video Creator for Skill?
- You will need a smartphone or recording device capable of capturing good quality video and clear audio. A reliable internet connection is also essential for uploading your completed videos to Google Drive.
- Are there specific geographic restrictions for the City Guide Video Creator role at Skill?
- Yes, this City Guide Video Creator position is restricted to applicants within the USA. However, there are further restrictions within the USA, excluding Texas, Illinois, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
- How are City Guide Video Creators compensated by Skill?
- Compensation for City Guide Video Creators is based on an hourly rate, multiplied by the number of approved video submissions and the estimated effort per video (approximately 2 hours). For example, 5 approved videos would equate to 10 hours of compensated work.
- What kind of content should I focus on creating as a City Guide Video Creator?
- As a City Guide Video Creator, you should focus on creating 1–5 minute "walk-and-talk" videos that highlight interesting public places in your city. This includes parks, landmarks, markets, and cultural spots, presented with natural, conversational commentary.
- Is prior vlogging or video creation experience required for the City Guide Video Creator role?
- While not strictly required, experience creating videos for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram Reels is highly preferred for the City Guide Video Creator position. A background or interest in vlogging, photography, tourism, or performing arts is also beneficial.
- How important is on-camera presence for a City Guide Video Creator at Skill?
- On-camera presence is very important. You should be comfortable speaking naturally and engagingly on camera, with a creative, personable, and confident demeanor, as if you were guiding a viewer in person.