UK-Based Video Producers & Editors
Mercor • Remote, UK
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$150–$200/hr
Listed
7d ago
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About this Role
From the Mercor listing
Mercor is recruiting UK-based Video Producers and Editors with experience at leading motion design and creative production studios for a research project with a leading frontier AI lab.
We are seeking two profiles: senior video/creative producers and video editors / multimedia designers with a proven track record of producing world-class commercial and brand film. We have a strong preference for candidates with experience at studios such as BUCK, Tendril, Future Deluxe, Hornet, Giant Ant, or Ordinary Folk. This role is specifically focused on video production and post-production — not brand identity or static graphic design. Candidates should have reels or portfolios that demonstrate excellence in commercial film, brand content, motion design, editorial, or campaign work.
Ideal candidates have experience with one or more of the following:
- Producing high-quality video and film for leading technology companies, global brands, startups, or cultural institutions
- End-to-end production: scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client management, and directing creative teams through delivery (producer track)
- Editing, motion design, and finishing in tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or Cinema 4D (editor track)
- Commercial, branded content, or campaign film production
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver polished, production-ready film and video
Preferred candidates have experience at one or more of the following studios:
- BUCK
- Tendril
- Future Deluxe
- Hornet
- Giant Ant
- Ordinary Folk
- Or another leading studio with an exceptional commercial and brand film portfolio
You'll help create, review, and evaluate high-quality video and motion work, leveraging your expertise in production craft, editorial judgment, and contemporary standards in commercial film and motion design. Strong candidates have experience working in professional studio environments and can critically assess the quality, pacing, and visual execution of modern video content.
Here are more details about the role:
- You will be contributing high-quality training data for frontier AI systems
- Successful contributions increase the likelihood of being selected for future Mercor projects
The vetting process involves:
- Resume and reel/portfolio review
- Short assessment evaluating video production expertise
Please note: Candidates must be based in the United Kingdom and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, UK
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Writing
Why This Role
Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $175/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work, no client management or administrative bloat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
Why do these AI training roles pay so much?
Because general knowledge isn't what's being tested. The model already knows the basics; what it needs is expertise on edge cases, the rare, difficult, highly technical judgment calls only a senior professional in the field would make correctly.
What does the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?
Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.
What does Writing work look like for a UK-Based Video Producers & Editors?
Tasks here are scoped to Writing, not generic labeling. As a UK-Based Video Producers & Editors, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Writing) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Writing background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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Can I apply from outside UK?
This specific role is restricted to UK. If you are outside these locations, applying is unlikely to result in an offer even if you pass the assessment. Check the full job description for any VPN or tax-residency caveats.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
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