Digital Annotation ExpertMercor • Santa Barbara, California, US
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Digital Annotation Expert
Mercor • Santa Barbara, California, US
1 day ago
Job type
Full-time
Remote
Job description
## Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a top AI research lab on an exciting project pushing the limits of
multimodal machine learning
— technology that helps AI understand both visuals and sound. We’re looking for
detail-oriented freelance contributors
to review and compare short video and audio clips. Your feedback will directly improve the next generation of AI systems that interpret images, audio, and video. This is a
remote, short-term opportunity
that offers flexible hours.
## Eligibility You can apply if you’re based in : -
United States
(except residents of California, New York, Connecticut, Washington, or the District of Columbia) -
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
## What You’ll Do - Review and evaluate different types of multimedia content — including audio, images, and video. - Compare AI-generated results and choose which ones look or sound best. - Tag or annotate videos and sounds to help train AI systems. - Follow clear project guidelines to keep results consistent. - Play a key role in improving the accuracy and reliability of cutting-edge multimodal AI.
## What We’re Looking For -
Fluent in English
(native or near-native; other languages are a plus!) - Great attention to detail and strong communication skills. - Able to carefully follow instructions and meet quality standards. - Comfortable working independently and staying focused on repetitive tasks.
## Why You’ll Like This Opportunity -
Fully remote and asynchronous
— work when it suits you. -
Short-term, contract-based
engagement. - Workload depends on available tasks, giving you flexibility.
## Pay & Contract -
$16 per hour
for time spent on tasks. -
Weekly payments
via Stripe Connect. - Work as an
independent contractor
## How to Apply 1. Fill out a short
application form and availability survey
. 2. Complete a quick
15-minute AI interview
. 3. Most applicants hear back
within 2 weeks
of applying.
## About Mercor Mercor is a
talent marketplace
that connects top professionals with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include
Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
. Thousands of experts across
law, engineering, research, and creative fields
use Mercor to contribute to groundbreaking AI projects.
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