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Video Annotation Specialist Job at Alignerr in New York

Alignerr · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Video Annotation Specialist

What if your sharp eye for visual detail could directly influence how AI understands the world through video? We're looking for Video Annotation Specialists to analyze, segment, and label video content that trains the next generation of AI models — helping machines learn to interpret real-world visual media the way humans do.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong attention to detail and an interest in film, video, or visual media. No professional experience in video production or AI is required — just a consistent, methodical approach and a genuine eye for what's happening on screen.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do

Break down video content into individual shots and scenes with precision
Annotate key visual elements — camera angles, shot sizes, movement, and on-screen action
Apply structured labels and tags using predefined categories and guidelines
Flag ambiguous transitions, unclear shots, or edge cases for review
Maintain consistent speed and accuracy across high-volume annotation workflows
Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule
Who You Are

Naturally sharp visual attention — you notice details others might miss
Comfortable working in web-based labeling tools, spreadsheets, or similar platforms
Consistent and methodical — you can maintain quality across repetitive tasks
Interested in video, film, photography, or visual storytelling
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision
No professional video or AI experience required
Nice to Have

Background in film, media studies, photography, or visual arts
Experience with data annotation, content tagging, or quality assurance workflows
Familiarity with AI tools or labeling platforms as an end user
Strong general understanding of cinematography or video production concepts
Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
Contribute directly to how AI systems learn to understand and interpret visual media
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch