Video Evaluation Specialist - Annotator

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Video Evaluation Generalist for a remote contract role. You will evaluate paired video outputs against a rubric, score preferences, and provide brief justifications. The position is 20 hours per week, paying $15–$20 per hour, with autonomy to manage deadlines in a structured project environment.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA, strong writing and critical thinking skills, and the ability to work independently. Prior teaching or research experience is a plus, but not required.

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 against rubric for prompt adherence, motion quality, artifacts, and plausibility.
• Score and justify preferences with rubric scores and a brief written rationale.
• Maintain scoring consistency across high task volumes and calibrate to rubric.
• Work independently and meet deadlines in a structured project environment.

Skills

Strong writing

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

BS/BA

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Video Evaluation Generalist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $15–$20/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate paired video outputs by comparing two short video clips against a provided rubric for prompt adherence, motion quality, visual artifacts, and physical plausibility.
• Score and justify preferences by assigning rubric scores to each clip, selecting an overall preference, and documenting a brief written justification.
• Maintain scoring consistency across high task volumes, ensuring calibration to the rubric remains steady for reliable judgments.
• Work independently and meet deadlines in a structured project environment with clear goals and tools.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 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

• 2+ years of experience in teaching or research.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes.
• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]