Video Editor

Video Editor

Posted 1 week ago by Crossing Hurdles

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Generalist Video Captioning Expert involves collaborating with AI research labs to create detailed annotations for video content. Candidates will utilize their analytical skills to describe video attributes and storytelling elements while adhering to specific guidelines. This position is remote and offers flexible hours, requiring a commitment of 10-20 hours per week for a duration of 4-5 weeks. Training will be provided to ensure successful execution of tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Watch videos and generate concise, yet nuanced, annotations covering subjects, objects, environments, audio cues, temporal flow, mood, and storytelling elements.
  • Apply analytical skills to decide which attributes best describe each video clip.
  • Collaborate with the project team to refine processes and ensure accurate, high-quality video annotations.
  • Follow linguistic, timing, or stylistic guidelines as provided by the research team.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in roles such as movie producer, film editor, screenwriter, archivist, film writer, video-tagging specialist, media analyst, or generalist content annotator.
  • Strong analytical judgment in deciding which attributes best describe a clip and how to express subtle narrative cues.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to document findings clearly and concisely for downstream reviewers.
  • Ability to excel in multi-round, collaborative review cycles.
  • Quick to adapt and follow precise instructions, adopting new taxonomies and annotation schemes.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £45.00/hr

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI systems.

Position : Generalist Video Captioning Expert – AI Research Contributor

Type : Hourly Contract (Remote)

Compensation : $45.5/hour

Location : Remote

Duration : Flexible (minimum 10–20 hrs/week for 4–5 weeks, with potential for extension)

Requirements

  • Experience in one or more of the following roles: movie producer, film editor, screenwriter, archivist, film writer, video-tagging specialist, media analyst, or generalist content annotator
  • Strong analytical judgment in deciding which attributes best describe a clip and how to express subtle narrative cues
  • Attention to detail and the ability to document findings clearly and concisely for downstream reviewers
  • Ability to excel in multi-round, collaborative review cycles
  • Quick to adapt and follow precise instructions, adopting new taxonomies and annotation schemes
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Role (Training will be provided)

  • Watch videos and generate concise, yet nuanced, annotations covering subjects, objects, environments, audio cues, temporal flow, mood, and storytelling elements
  • Apply your analytical skills to decide which attributes best describe each video clip
  • Collaborate with the project team to refine processes and ensure accurate, high-quality video annotations
  • Follow linguistic, timing, or stylistic guidelines as provided by the research team

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