Digital Annotation Expert

Role Description

Mercor is partnering with a top AI research lab on an exciting project pushing the limits of

multimodal machine learning

— technology that helps AI understand both visuals and sound.

We’re looking for

detail-oriented freelance contributors

to review and compare short video and audio clips. Your feedback will directly improve the next generation of AI systems that interpret images, audio, and video.

This is a

remote, short-term opportunity

that offers flexible hours.

Eligibility

• 
  United States
  
  (except residents of California, Connecticut, Washington, or the District of Columbia)
• 
  United Kingdom
  
• 
  Canada
  
• 
  Australia
  

What You’ll Do

• Review and evaluate different types of multimedia content — including audio, images, and video.
• Compare AI-generated results and choose which ones look or sound best.
• Tag or annotate videos and sounds to help train AI systems.
• Follow clear project guidelines to keep results consistent.
• Play a key role in improving the accuracy and reliability of cutting-edge multimodal AI.

What We’re Looking For

• 
  Fluent in English
  
  (native or near-native; other languages are a plus!)
• Great attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Able to carefully follow instructions and meet quality standards.
• Comfortable working independently and staying focused on repetitive tasks.

Why You’ll Like This Opportunity

• 
  Fully remote and asynchronous
  
  — work when it suits you.
• 
  Short-term, contract-based
  
  engagement.
• Workload depends on available tasks, giving you flexibility.

Pay & Contract

• 
  $16 per hour
  
  for time spent on tasks.
• 
  Weekly payments
  
  via Stripe Connect.
• Work as an
  
  independent contractor
  
  .

How to Apply

• Fill out a short
  
  application form and availability survey
  
  .
• Complete a quick
  
  15-minute AI interview
  
  .
• Most applicants hear back
  
  within a week
  
  of applying.