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Video Annotation Expert
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$40–$80/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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About this Role
From the Micro1 listing
Role Title: Video Annotation Expert Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Video Annotation Experts to contribute to a customer’s project focused on refining AI learning capabilities through advanced video annotation. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Identify and segment recurring events within short video clips according to project guidelines.
- Annotate each detected event precisely, providing accurate start and end timestamps.
- Craft concise, clear, and consistent written descriptions for every annotated event.
- Ensure all annotation submissions meet strict quality and consistency standards.
- Collaborate via written and verbal communication channels to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities.
- Review and refine your own annotations to align with evolving project instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Native-level proficiency in English, both written and verbal, for effective annotation and communication.
- Demonstrated experience in video annotation, video editing, videography, or closely related areas.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering high-accuracy data labeling.
- Ability to follow complex annotation guidelines and quickly adapt to feedback.
- Background in AI training projects or experience with data annotation for machine learning is a plus.
Requirements
- video annotation
- content moderation
- english-language proficiency
- attention to detail
- data labeling accuracy
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and segment recurring events within short video clips according to project guidelines.
- Annotate each detected event precisely, providing accurate start and end timestamps.
- Craft concise, clear, and consistent written descriptions for every annotated event.
- Ensure all annotation submissions meet strict quality and consistency standards.
Why This Role
Rare opportunity for top 1% experts. Earn $60/hr contributing to the world's most advanced AI labs. This is one of the few roles where academic precision is valued as highly as commercial output.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?
On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
What does task-based AI training work actually look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Data Science work look like for a Video Annotation Expert?
Tasks here are scoped to Data Science, not generic labeling. As a Video Annotation Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Data Science) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Data Science background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 100 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
Do I need to be fluent in English?
Yes. This role specifically requires English proficiency. You will likely be evaluated on written fluency during the assessment, not just conversational level. If English is not your first language or you are not professionally fluent, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
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