Home-based Video Data Contributor (Part-time)
Workstream · Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
- On site
- Part-time
- $3 / year
- Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
Job highlights
- Record videos of everyday tasks for robotics.
- Earn income by contributing usable footage.
- Flexible month-to-month project duration.
- Requires smartphone and computer access.
- Contribute to cutting-edge research.
About the role
About Workstream
Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.
Help Shape the Future of Robotics & Earn Income
We are looking for paid participants to record videos of everyday activities while wearing a head-mounted camera. Your recordings will help robotics systems learn to perceive, understand, and interact with real-world environments.You’ll record yourself doing tasks you already do in daily life, such as:
- Folding laundry
- Preparing or cooking food
- Cleaning, tidying, or organizing items
- Rearranging or sorting objects
If you’re detail-oriented, comfortable performing everyday tasks, and want to earn additional income while contributing to cutting-edge robotics research, we’d love to work with you!
What to Expect
- Weekly footage goal: Capture at least 10 hours of clear, intentional arm, hand, and finger movements interacting with objects (e.g., folding clothes, using a screwdriver). Avoid low-value activities such as typing, using your phone, or sitting idle.
- Uploads & quality checks: Upload videos to Google Drive on time, perform basic quality checks, and track your daily filming progress.
- Compensation: Paid based on total usable footage. Unusable footage includes dark videos, clips showing only fingers (not full hands/arms), idle activities, or videos capturing personal information.
- Project duration: Month-to-month, giving you flexibility
Day in the Life
- Wear your phone via a head strap
- Film tasks following best practices
- Ensure recordings are successful before uploading to Drive
- Get paid!
Example Tasks
- Picking up, placing, and organizing objects
- Sorting items by size, color, or category
- Using simple tools (screwdriver, cloth, utensils)
- Cleaning or wiping surfaces
- Assembling/disassembling simple objects
- Reaching and placing objects at varying distances
Compliance & Participation Requirements
To ensure project success, participants are expected to:- Meet the required filming hours
- Follow all submission guidelines
Who You Are
- Own a smartphone with a wide camera (0.5x zoom) capable of 1080p / 30 FPS
- Have access to a computer/laptop and stable internet for uploads
- Able to follow detailed instructions carefully
- Comfortable performing light physical tasks
- Able to move naturally, slowly, and deliberately during recordings
- Familiar with uploading and organizing files in Google Drive
Compensation
- $2 USD/hour for the first 10 hours (initial period)
- $3 USD/hour for all subsequent approved footage
Bonuses
- $10 USD headgear reimbursement after first 10 hours (regardless of approval)
- $10 USD bonus after next 10 hours of approved footage
- $20 USD bonus after reaching 50 approved hours within the first month
Payment Terms
- Paid only for approved, qualified footage
- Payments processed via Deel monthly
- Footage must be submitted and approved within the payout cycle
- Late-month starters receive payment in the following cycle
Who Can Apply
We welcome participants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or background.Even if you’re unsure whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply!
Getting Started
To begin, please review the full guidelines and presentation for detailed instructions, approved activities, and rate information:Guidelines: [Link to Guidelines]
Presentation: [Link to Presentation]
Next Steps
If you’re interested in moving forward, please complete the screening questions below.Office Hours (Support & Q&A)
If you have questions, need clarification on guidelines, or want feedback on your recordings, feel free to join our office hours. These sessions are designed to provide guidance, troubleshoot issues, and help you stay on track with requirements.Thursday at 5:00 PM: https://meet.google.com/tzz-bobr-ycm
Friday at 11:00 AM: https://meet.google.com/foj-ydmg-gcj
Know More About Workstream
- https://www.workstream.us/blog/funding-series-b
- https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/workstreams-text-based-recruitment-tool-gets-a-48m-bet-from-bond-and-beyond/
- https://techbuzz.news/buzzworthy-august-27-2021/
Key skills/competency
- Video Recording
- Data Contribution
- Robotics Research
- Task Performance
- Attention to Detail
- Instruction Following
- Google Drive
- Smartphone Usage
- Time Management
- Content Upload
Skills & topics
- Video Data Contributor
- Robotics
- Data Collection
- Home-based
- Part-time
- Hourly Workforce
- HR Platform
- Smartphone
- Google Drive
- Task Performance
How to get hired
- Understand Workstream's mission: Research their platform for hourly workers and their funding rounds.
- Tailor your application: Highlight your detail-orientation and ability to follow instructions carefully in your screening answers.
- Prepare for technical requirements: Ensure you have a compatible smartphone and stable internet for uploads.
- Showcase reliability: Emphasize your ability to meet filming hours and quality standards.
Technical preparation
Ensure your smartphone has a wide camera.,Test your internet upload speed.,Practice organizing files in Google Drive.,Familiarize yourself with 1080p/30 FPS recording.
Behavioral questions
How do you ensure attention to detail?,Describe a time you followed complex instructions.,How do you manage your time effectively?,How would you handle challenges with recording?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Workstream Video Data Contributor role about?
- The Video Data Contributor role at Workstream involves recording yourself performing everyday tasks using a head-mounted camera. This footage helps train robotics systems to understand and interact with the real world. You'll be compensated for usable footage.
- What kind of tasks will I be recording for Workstream?
- You'll record yourself doing common daily activities like folding laundry, preparing food, cleaning, tidying, organizing, or rearranging objects. The focus is on clear, intentional arm, hand, and finger movements interacting with items.
- What are the requirements to be a Video Data Contributor at Workstream?
- You need a smartphone with a wide camera (1080p/30 FPS), a computer/laptop, stable internet, and familiarity with Google Drive. You must be able to follow detailed instructions, perform light physical tasks, and move deliberately during recordings.
- How is compensation determined for the Video Data Contributor role?
- You are paid per hour of approved, usable footage. The rate is $2 USD/hour for the first 10 hours and $3 USD/hour for subsequent approved footage. Bonuses are also available for meeting certain milestones.
- How do I apply for the Video Data Contributor position at Workstream?
- To apply, you should first review the provided guidelines and presentation. Then, complete the screening questions. You can also attend their office hours for Q&A if you have further questions.
- Is this a remote or on-site position?
- This is a home-based, remote position. You will be recording videos from your own location, and uploading them via Google Drive.
- What is the project duration for this role?
- The project duration is month-to-month, offering flexibility. You can film as much high-quality footage as you wish to earn extra income.
- What kind of footage is considered unusable?
- Unusable footage includes dark videos, clips showing only fingers (not full hands/arms), idle activities (like typing or using a phone), or videos that capture personal identifiable information.