[Hiring] Video Captioning – Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) Expert REMOTE USA
Position: Video Captioning – Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) Expert
Date Posted: December 14, 2025
Industry: AI / Technology / Content Annotation
Employment Type: Hourly Contract
Experience: Not Specified
Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder, Diploma/Degree/Certificate
Salary: $35/hour
Location: Remote, United States
Company: Mercor
Description:
At Crossing Hurdles, we serve as a referral partner, connecting talented candidates with Mercor, a company collaborating with leading AI research labs to develop and train state-of-the-art AI models. This opportunity is for individuals passionate about multimedia content and precise data annotation.
As a Video Captioning – OCR Expert, you will focus on accurately transcribing text from short videos while adhering to structured formatting and quality standards. This role offers flexible hours ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week.
Role Responsibilities:
- Identify and transcribe all visible text elements in short videos with high accuracy
- Timestamp each textual element with corresponding start and end times
- Follow detailed guidelines and formatting rules to ensure consistent and high-quality output
- Review and validate extracted text to ensure completeness and correctness
Requirements:
- Strong experience in annotation, data labeling, or similar content evaluation tasks
- Excellent English writing skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
- Familiarity with multimedia content, including social media clips, tutorials, or documentaries
Application Process (Takes 20 min):
- Upload your resume
- Participate in an AI interview based on your resume (approximately 15 min)
- Submit the application form
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