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 ContributorType: Hourly Contract (Remote)Compensation: $45. 5/hourLocation: RemoteDuration: Flexible (minimum 10–20 hrs/week for 4–5 weeks, with potential for extension)RequirementsExperience in one or more of the following roles:
movie producer, film editor, screenwriter, archivist, film writer, video-tagging specialist, media analyst, or generalist content annotatorStrong analytical judgment in deciding which attributes best describe a clip and how to express subtle narrative cuesAttention to detail and the ability to document findings clearly and concisely for downstream reviewersAbility to excel in multi-round, collaborative review cyclesQuick to adapt and follow precise instructions, adopting new taxonomies and annotation schemesGood written and verbal communication skillsRole (Training will be provided)Watch videos and generate concise, yet nuanced, annotations covering subjects, objects, environments, audio cues, temporal flow, mood, and storytelling elementsApply your analytical skills to decide which attributes best describe each video clipCollaborate with the project team to refine processes and ensure accurate, high-quality video annotationsFollow linguistic, timing, or stylistic guidelines as provided by the research teamP.
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