Video Evaluation Specialist - Annotator

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking detail-oriented writing experts to contribute to a high-impact video AI research project. You will evaluate paired video outputs, score them against a rubric, and document brief rationales.

This is a short-term, flexible engagement for researchers with strong academic backgrounds who can distill complex concepts into clear text. Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA (in progress acceptable), strong writing and critical thinking, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress.
• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate paired video outputs by watching two clips side by side and comparing them against a rubric.
• Score rubric-based ratings for each clip and justify a preferred option when prompted.
• Maintain scoring consistency across a high-volume task workload to ensure reliable judgments.

Skills

Strong writing

Critical thinking

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Job description

Mercor is seeking detail-oriented writing experts to contribute to a high-impact video AI research project with a leading lab. We're looking for detail-oriented annotators to evaluate short video clips. In each task you'll watch two videos side by side, compare them against a provided rubric, and score them. This is a short-term, flexible opportunity for professionals with strong academic backgrounds and a knack for instructional clarity. Ideal for those who enjoy distilling complex concepts into well-crafted text.

Job Details:

• Evaluate Paired Video Outputs: Watch two short video clips presented side by side and compare them against a provided rubric across dimensions such as prompt adherence, motion quality, visual artifacts, and physical plausibility.

• Score and Justify Preferences: Assign rubric scores to each clip, select an overall preference between the two, and document a brief written justification supporting the decision where prompted**.**

• Maintain Scoring Consistency: Apply the same standard across high task volumes, holding calibration to the rubric steady so that judgments remain reliable and comparable throughout a production run.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA from a reputable institution completed or in progress.

• Strong writing and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in teaching or research.

Application & Onboarding Process:

• Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes.

• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

More Details About This Role:

• Expect to contribute at least 20 hours per week.

• Expect a commitment of around 1.5 weeks.

• You’ll be working in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.