Video Annotation Specialist

About the Role

What if your sharp eye for visual detail could directly influence how AI understands the world through video? We're looking for Video Annotation Specialists to segment, label, and describe video content that powers the next generation of AI models — helping machines learn to see, interpret, and make sense of visual media the way humans do.

Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract (contract_daily)
Location: Remote / Fully remote, flexible
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Segment videos into individual shots and scenes with precision
• Annotate key visual elements such as camera angles, shot sizes, movement, and on-screen action
• Apply structured labels and tags using predefined category systems
• Flag unclear shots, ambiguous transitions, or content that falls outside standard guidelines
• Maintain high speed and accuracy across high-volume annotation tasks
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Qualifications

• Naturally detail-oriented with strong visual attention
• Comfortable working in web-based labeling tools or spreadsheets
• Able to stay consistent and focused across repetitive, task-based work
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision
• Interest in video, film, or visual media is a plus; no professional video or AI experience required

Skills / Nice to Have

• Background in film, photography, media production, or visual arts
• Experience with data annotation, content tagging, or quality assurance workflows
• Familiarity with annotation tools or labeling platforms
• Prior exposure to AI training datasets or machine learning projects

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch