Crossing Hurdles
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Position
: Generalist Video Captioning Expert – AI Research Contributor
Type
: Hourly Contract (Remote)
Compensation
: $45.5/hour
Location
: Remote
Duration
: Flexible (minimum 10–20 hrs/week for 4–5 weeks, with potential for extension)
Requirements
* Experience in one or more of the following roles: movie producer, film editor, screenwriter, archivist, film writer, video-tagging specialist, media analyst, or generalist content annotator
* Strong analytical judgment in deciding which attributes best describe a clip and how to express subtle narrative cues
* Attention to detail and the ability to document findings clearly and concisely for downstream reviewers
* Ability to excel in multi-round, collaborative review cycles
* Quick to adapt and follow precise instructions, adopting new taxonomies and annotation schemes
* Good written and verbal communication skills
Role
* Watch videos and generate concise, yet nuanced, annotations covering subjects, objects, environments, audio cues, temporal flow, mood, and storytelling elements
* Apply your analytical skills to decide which attributes best describe each video clip
* Collaborate with the project team to refine processes and ensure accurate, high-quality video annotations
* Follow linguistic, timing, or stylistic guidelines as provided by the research team
Application Process:
* Submit your resume for consideration.
* Complete the Preference Selection Calibration Assessment as part of candidate calibration.
* Typical application review response time: 3–5 business days.