At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.
Organization: Mercor
Position: Cinematic Video Evaluator
Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $45 per hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)
* Review short-form cinematic video clips (5–15 seconds, 720p–4K) and evaluate quality
* Assess compositions, motion, lighting, narrative, mood, and cinematic taste
* Judge emotional impact and creative direction of video submissions
* Select top-performing clips from provided content batches
* Maintain high standards of visual quality and aesthetic judgment
Requirements
* Experience in video editing, motion design, animation, cinematography, or filmmaking
* Strong creative instinct & understanding of composition, color, pacing, and cinematic feel
* Ability to articulate visual critique clearly
* Strong experience working on visually rich commercial/film/motion work
* Keen sense of taste and awareness of modern visual trends
Application process (Takes 20 min)
* Upload resume
* AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
* Submit form