Video Annotation Specialist

OpenTrain AI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI seeks a Video Annotation Specialist to review robotic task footage, apply grading guidelines, and record structured observations for AI training. You will work remotely from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or Germany, collaborating with trainers and peers to ensure high-quality data delivery.

The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and timely communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with video annotation, data labeling, or similar data-centric work.
• Exceptional accuracy when reviewing visual data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent time management and strong self-organization.
• Ability to collaborate with trainers and peers.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Familiarity with video annotation tools.
• Relevant robotics task performance and AI training experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review footage of robotic arms performing assigned tasks.
• Identify actions and outcomes in video data.
• Tag events using detailed grading guidelines.
• Record structured observations and document findings.
• Use video annotation platforms and resolve ambiguities with trainers and peers.
• Submit datasets according to project milestones.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and insights promptly.
• Participate in quality reviews, maintain consistency, and address feedback.

Skills

Video annotation

Data labeling

Written & verbal communication

Independent time management

Tools

Video annotation tools

Job description

About AI Training and Video Annotation

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People review video, label events, and record consistent observations so modern AI systems can learn from high-quality examples. This work offers a way to contribute to cutting-edge technology remotely.

• Work with visual data used to prepare and evaluate AI systems.
• Apply detailed guidelines consistently across video footage.
• Help improve systems that interpret actions, outcomes, and task performance.

The Role

As a Video Annotation Specialist, you will review footage of robotic arms executing assigned tasks. You will identify actions and outcomes, apply detailed grading guidelines to tag events, and record structured observations that support robotics task performance and AI training.

This is an intermediate-level, fully remote contractor engagement for candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or Germany. The project is expected to run for 3 to 6 months and requires fluent English. The role pays $50 to $90 per hour, with an expected rate of $70 per hour.

• Engagement: Contractor
• Work arrangement: Fully remote
• Expected duration: 3 to 6 months
• Pay range: $50 to $90 per hour
• Expected rate: $70 per hour
• Eligible locations: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Germany
• Working language: English

What You'll Do

You will work carefully through robotic task footage, using annotation platforms to produce accurate, structured data. The role combines detailed visual review with communication, documentation, and quality-focused collaboration.

• Review footage of robotic arms performing assigned tasks.
• Identify actions and outcomes in video data.
• Tag events using detailed grading guidelines.
• Record structured observations and document findings.
• Use video annotation platforms and resolve ambiguities with trainers and peers.
• Submit datasets according to project milestones.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and insights promptly.
• Participate in quality reviews, maintain consistency, and address feedback.

Requirements

Applicants should have proven experience with video annotation, data labeling, or similar data-centric projects, along with exceptional accuracy when reviewing visual data. Familiarity with video annotation tools is expected.

Experience in AI training, machine learning data preparation, or robotics is strongly preferred, but prior AI experience is not required. Contributors should be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with trainers and peers.

• Proven experience with video annotation, data labeling, or similar data-centric work.
• Exceptional accuracy when reviewing visual data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent time management and strong self-organization.
• Ability to collaborate with trainers and peers.
• Familiarity with video annotation tools.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Ability to discuss relevant experience for the Video Annotation Specialist role.
• Relevant robotics task performance and AI training experience are preferred.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is suited to detail-oriented contributors who can evaluate visual data carefully, follow grading guidance, and communicate clearly when footage is ambiguous. It may be a strong fit for people with video annotation, data labeling, robotics task performance, or AI training experience.

Applicants should be comfortable managing their own work in a remote contractor setting, meeting project milestones, and communicating progress or challenges promptly. The source does not specify required weekly hours or a project end date beyond the expected 3-to-6-month duration.

• Candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, or Germany.
• Contributors comfortable working in English.
• Professionals with intermediate-level experience in visual data or related projects.
• Applicants able to meet milestones and participate in quality reviews.