Job Description
About The JobMercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: Sports Annotation & Analysis ExpertType: Independent contractorCompensation: $40–$45/hourLocation: RemoteCommitment: 40 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesReview and refine AI-generated captions and event annotations for various sports videos.Identify and validate actions, transitions, and sequences relevant to each sport, including playmaking and scoring attempts.Assess timing accuracy and contextual descriptions within recorded clips.Provide structured feedback to improve AI recognition of real-world sporting activity.Collaborate asynchronously with a research team to refine annotation standards.QualificationsMust-HaveDeep familiarity with at least one of the listed sports through playing, coaching, officiating, training, or sports analysis.Demonstrated understanding of game rules, athlete movement, and event terminology.Excellent attention to detail and ability to describe sports events precisely and objectively.Comfortable working independently on remote annotation platforms.PreferredPrior recognition, certifications, or awards in the relevant sport.Familiarity with data annotation or prior experience in AI annotation work.Compensation & LegalIndependent contractor statusPayments issued weekly via Stripe ConnectApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Submit your resumeComplete a short form to assess your familiarity with modern pop cultureWe'll follow up within a few days with next stepsResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.,
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