Job Description
Digital Annotation Expert
Hourly Contract | Remote | $16 per hour
1. About the Role
Mercor is partnering with a top AI research lab on a groundbreaking project advancing multimodal machine learning — helping AI systems better understand visuals, sounds, and video.
We’re seeking detail-oriented Digital Annotation Experts to review, compare, and annotate short audio and video clips, directly contributing to the development of next-generation AI models capable of interpreting real-world sensory data.
This is a remote, short-term opportunity offering flexible hours and hands-on involvement in cutting-edge AI training.
2. What You’ll Do
Review and evaluate multimedia content — including audio, images, and videos.
Compare AI-generated outputs and identify which versions best match quality standards.
Tag, categorize, and annotate visual and sound elements to train AI models.
Follow detailed project guidelines to ensure annotation accuracy and consistency.
Provide clear, structured feedback to improve AI perception capabilities.
3. What We’re Looking For
Fluent in English (native or near-native; additional languages are a plus).
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured instructions.
Comfortable working independently and maintaining quality over repetitive tasks.
Excellent communication and critical evaluation skills.
Prior experience in data labeling, annotation, transcription, or QA is a plus but not required.
4. Eligibility
Applicants must be based in one of the following regions:
United States (excluding residents of California, Connecticut, Washington, or the District of Columbia)
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
5. Why You’ll Like This Opportunity
Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule.
Short-term contract with flexible workload.
Opportunity to contribute to frontier AI research.
Ideal for freelancers, students, or professionals seeking flexible part-time work.
6. Compensation & Contract Terms
Pay: $16/hour for approved task hours.
Classification: Independent contractor via Mercor.
Payments: Processed weekly via Stripe Connect.
7. Application Process
Complete a brief application form and availability survey.
Participate in a 15-minute AI-led interview to assess attention and accuracy.
Receive feedback and onboarding details within one week.
âš¡ PS: Mercor reviews applications daily. Please complete your interview and onboarding steps to be considered for this opportunity. âš¡