Contractor Visual Annotation Expert

Mercor is hiring a remote Contractor Visual Annotation Expert. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting USA, UK, Canada based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Mercor

Job Title

Visual Annotation Expert

Posted

Career Level

Contractor

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

USA, UK, Canada

Salary

HOUR $40 - $40

Job Details

Mercor is seeking Visual Annotation Experts to collaborate with a leading AI lab on a project designed to advance the performance of cutting-edge AI models.

Role Description:
Experts will analyze short video clips and/or images, producing structured annotations that capture key details such as:
  • Subjects
  • Objects
  • Environments
  • Audio cues
  • Temporal dynamics
  • Mood
  • Storytelling elements
This work plays a critical role in helping AI systems better understand and interpret complex visual and narrative information.

Qualifications:
  • Experience in one or more of these archetypes: movie producers, film editors, screenwriters, archivists, media analysts, or generalists with excellent attention to detail.
  • Apply judgment to decide which attributes best describe a scene and how to express subtle narrative or emotional cues.
  • Combine strong attention to detail with the ability to clearly document findings.
  • Excel at following precise instructions and quickly adopting new requirements.
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication.

Requirements:
  • Collaborate directly with Mercor’s project leads.
  • Start dates are rolling; we aim to onboard qualified experts within a few days (1‑2) of application.
  • Up to 40 hours of work available per week.
  • Fully remote and asynchronous, so it can be flexible to your schedule.
  • The project is expected to last a minimum of 4–5 weeks, with potential for extension.

Pay and Legal Status:
  • Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
  • Paid at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

Screening Process:
  • Complete a short interview and assessment.
  • Currently only accepting applicants from the U.S., UK, and Canada.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Contractor Visual Annotation Expert at Mercor is 30th of October 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ USA, UK, Canada ] applicants. .

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