[Hiring] Video Annotation Expert (Freelance Contributor) REMOTE USA
Position: Video Annotation Expert (Freelance Contributor)
Date Posted: March 27, 2026
Industry: Artificial Intelligence / Data Annotation / Remote Work
Employment Type: Contract / Freelance
Experience: Experience in data labeling, transcription, video editing, or similar work preferred
Qualification: Estimated Qualification like High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in any field; strong English proficiency required
Salary: $16 per hour
Location: Remote (United States)
Company: Mercor
Description:
Mercor is a technology company that connects highly skilled creative and technical professionals with leading AI research labs. Backed by prominent investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey, the company focuses on building high-quality training data for advanced AI systems.
The organization is currently hiring Freelance Contributors for a fully remote Video Annotation Expert role. This position involves working on structured video labeling tasks that support machine learning model training and AI development projects. Candidates will review, segment, and describe actions captured in everyday household activity videos with precision and consistency.
This is a contract-based opportunity ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, comfortable with repetitive analytical tasks, and capable of maintaining high accuracy standards while working independently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Watch egocentric videos featuring household tasks such as cleaning and organizing
- Segment videos into individual actions with accurate start and end timestamps
- Write clear and concise natural language descriptions for each action
- Label each segment with appropriate action types and hand usage classifications
- Review videos for quality issues before performing annotation tasks
- Follow detailed annotation guidelines to ensure consistent and accurate training data
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail for precise timestamping and labeling
- Ability to interpret guidelines and apply sound judgment in real-world scenarios
- Clear and fluent English writing skills (native or near-native level preferred)
- Comfort with repetitive tasks involving video review and annotation
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with browser-based tools
- Prior experience in data labeling, transcription, video editing, or similar work is a plus
Application Process:
Candidates are required to complete a short AI interview (~20 minutes) followed by a screening quiz (~15–20 minutes) assessing attention to detail, judgment, and writing ability. Successful applicants may receive offers quickly, depending on evaluation results.
For support and application details, candidates may refer to the official Mercor resources or contact the support team.
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