Data Annotator | $8/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; CAD 8,300 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Data Annotator to accurately annotate and label audio and video content following project guidelines. This remote contract role offers 10-40 hours per week and a pay rate of CAD 6–8 per hour, making it ideal for flexible contributors.

You will review existing annotations for consistency, flag ambiguities, document decisions for auditability, and collaborate with project leads to improve workflows. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in data annotation, especially audio/video.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Familiarity with evolving annotation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and label audio and video content with precision, following project guidelines.
• Review and validate annotations for dataset consistency and quality.
• Identify and correct ambiguities or errors in data samples.
• Document annotation decisions for auditability and transparency.
• Collaborate with project leads to resolve queries and align on best practices.
• Provide feedback to improve annotation workflows.

Skills

Data annotation

Audio & video labeling

Quality control

English communication

Job description

• Annotate and label audio and video content with precision, following detailed project-specific guidelines.
• Review and validate existing annotations to ensure consistency and quality across datasets.
• Identify, flag, and correct ambiguities or errors in provided data samples.
• Document annotation decisions and maintain clear records for auditability and project transparency.
• Collaborate with project leads and peers via written and verbal channels to resolve queries and align on best practices.
• Provide insights and feedback on annotation processes to contribute to ongoing workflow improvements.

Position: Data Annotator

Type: Contract

Compensation: $6 - $8/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Annotate and label audio and video content with precision, following detailed project-specific guidelines.
• Review and validate existing annotations to ensure consistency and quality across datasets.
• Identify, flag, and correct ambiguities or errors in provided data samples.
• Document annotation decisions and maintain clear records for auditability and project transparency.
• Collaborate with project leads and peers via written and verbal channels to resolve queries and align on best practices.
• Provide insights and feedback on annotation processes to contribute to ongoing workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in data annotation, particularly with audio and video media.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of quality control.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
• Experience working with diverse data types and adapting to evolving annotation guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to document and articulate annotation rationales.