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Video Annotation Expert

Micro1

Image & Video Annotation Contractor
Remote $65 – $80/hr June 26, 2026

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking Video Annotation Experts to support AI training projects focused on improving how machine learning systems understand and interpret real-world video data.

In this role, you will annotate short video clips by identifying and labeling meaningful events, ensuring high-quality structured data for AI model training.

Scope of Work

Event Detection & Segmentation

  • Identify recurring or meaningful events within short video clips according to project guidelines
  • Segment each detected event precisely with accurate start and end timestamps

Annotation Tasks

  • Provide clear, concise, and consistent written descriptions for each event
  • Ensure all annotations meet strict quality and consistency standards

Quality Assurance

  • Review and refine your own annotations to align with evolving project instructions
  • Maintain high accuracy and consistency across all labeling tasks

Collaboration

  • Communicate via written and verbal channels to clarify requirements
  • Resolve ambiguities in annotation guidelines
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent understanding of tasks

Ideal Qualifications

  • Native-level English proficiency (written and spoken)
  • Strong attention to detail and data labeling accuracy
  • Experience in one or more of the following:
    • Video annotation
    • Content moderation
    • Video editing
    • Videography
    • Related structured labeling work
  • Ability to follow complex annotation guidelines
  • Ability to adapt quickly to feedback and updated instructions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in AI training or machine learning data annotation projects
  • Familiarity with structured labeling workflows
  • Consistent accuracy in applying annotation rules under time constraints

Work Expectations

  • Remote contractor role
  • Work involves precise annotation of short video clips
  • Requires strict adherence to guidelines and quality standards

Compensation

  • $65 to $80 per hour

Contract & Payment Terms

  • Independent contractor engagement
  • Flexible remote work
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
  • Projects may be extended or adjusted based on performance and demand

About micro1

micro1 builds high-quality training datasets for AI systems by leveraging expert human annotators to improve model understanding of real-world video, text, and multimodal data.

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