Music Editor

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a detail‑driven remote contract video annotator to review footage and produce precise, frame‑accurate labels for actions, timing, scene changes, pacing, and mood. This role relies on post‑production instincts and strict adherence to guidelines, with opportunities to collaborate with a remote team and to flag unclear cases for project leads.

If you have strong timing judgment and experience in data labeling, you can contribute to consistently high‑quality annotations and meet

Qualifications

• Experience in post-production or editorial work, including music editing, video editing, sound editing, or a related field, is preferred.
• Strong timing judgment and the ability to determine exactly when a moment begins and ends.
• Exceptional attention to detail, patience, and consistency during long sessions with similar material.
• Ability to follow written guidelines precisely and recognize when footage does not fit the rules.
• Clear written and verbal communication for collaboration with a remote team.
• Video annotation or data-labeling experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Watch assigned video clips and annotate them according to detailed project guidelines.
• Tag actions and events, recording the precise start and end point of each.
• Identify scene changes, cuts, and changes in pacing or action intensity.
• Label the tone or mood of each section and note where it changes.
• Apply annotation rules consistently across all clips and sessions.
• Review your own work, correct inaccurate boundaries, and flag unclear or borderline cases for project leads rather than guessing.
• Help resolve unclear cases and suggest improvements when guidelines have gaps or create repeated confusion.
• Complete assigned annotation volume on time and at the required quality standard.

Skills

Post-production experience

Attention to detail

Timing judgment

Guideline adherence

Remote collaboration

Data labeling

Job description

Role Overview

Support a remote video annotation project by reviewing footage closely and producing precise, consistent labels for actions, timing, scene changes, pacing, and mood. This contract role draws on music, picture, and post-production editing instincts, especially the ability to identify exact moments and maintain frame-level accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Watch assigned video clips and annotate them according to detailed project guidelines.
• Tag actions and events, recording the precise start and end point of each.
• Identify scene changes, cuts, and changes in pacing or action intensity.
• Label the tone or mood of each section and note where it changes.
• Apply annotation rules consistently across all clips and sessions.
• Review your own work, correct inaccurate boundaries, and flag unclear or borderline cases for project leads rather than guessing.
• Help resolve unclear cases and suggest improvements when guidelines have gaps or create repeated confusion.
• Complete assigned annotation volume on time and at the required quality standard.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-production or editorial work, including music editing, video editing, sound editing, or a related field, is preferred.
• Strong timing judgment and the ability to determine exactly when a moment begins and ends.
• Exceptional attention to detail, patience, and consistency during long sessions with similar material.
• Ability to follow written guidelines precisely and recognize when footage does not fit the rules.
• Clear written and verbal communication for collaboration with a remote team.
• Video annotation or data-labeling experience is helpful but not required. Prior AI experience is not required.

Work Terms

• Remote contract engagement.
• Work focuses on video annotation and data labeling, including music and picture synchronization, editing music to fit a scene, and accurate music and video annotations.

Compensation

• $50 to $90 per hour.