Video Editor | $45.5/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI systems.

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.