Generalist Video Annotators | $45/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Canada; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent AI organization is seeking candidates for a video annotation role that involves reviewing and annotating short video clips according to detailed guidelines. The ideal candidates should have strong written English skills, excellent attention to detail, and must be current or former students from a top 50 U.S. institution. This position offers a fast-paced environment and is suitable for individuals who can manage structured tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Current or former undergraduate or graduate from a top 50 U.S. institution (within 10 years of graduation).
• Strong written English skills and high reading comprehension.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured annotation processes.
• General familiarity with common online video formats (e.g., explainer videos, social media clips).
• Ability to work independently and stay focused on repetitive or structured tasks.

Responsibilities

• Watch short-form videos and annotate them according to detailed client guidelines.
• Answer structured questions accurately and consistently for each video.
• Identify and flag ambiguous, unclear, or low-quality video content when required.
• Maintain high annotation quality across repetitive or standardized tasks.
• Follow evolving instructions while ensuring consistency and attention to detail.

Skills

Strong written English skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Undergraduate or graduate from a top 50 U.S. institution

Job description

Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI lab to improve how advanced language models understand and reason about video content. This role involves reviewing short video clips and providing structured annotations. It’s a fast-paced, detail-focused opportunity ideal for candidates with strong academic backgrounds and excellent English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Watch short-form videos and annotate them according to detailed client guidelines.
• Answer structured questions accurately and consistently for each video.
• Identify and flag ambiguous, unclear, or low-quality video content when required.
• Maintain high annotation quality across repetitive or standardized tasks.
• Follow evolving instructions while ensuring consistency and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Current or former undergraduate or graduate from a top 50 U.S. institution (within 10 years of graduation).
• Strong written English skills and high reading comprehension.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured annotation processes.
• General familiarity with common online video formats (e.g., explainer videos, social media clips).
• Ability to work independently and stay focused on repetitive or structured tasks.