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Video Annotation Expert (AI Training – Robotics)

Mercor

Image & Video Annotation Contractor
United States, Canada $16 – $16/hr March 27, 2026

Job description

Job Summary

Mercor is seeking Video Annotation Experts to help train AI systems and robotics by analyzing first-person (egocentric) videos of everyday household tasks.

In this role, you will break down real-world human actions into structured, labeled segments, enabling AI systems to understand and replicate tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and handling objects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Watch first-person videos of people performing household tasks.
  • Segment videos into precise action intervals with frame-level accuracy.
  • Label each action with timestamps (start/end).
  • Write clear, natural language descriptions for each action.
  • Identify which hand(s) are used for each action.
  • Screen videos for quality before annotation.
  • Follow detailed annotation guidelines for consistency.

Example Tasks

  • Segment actions like: "pick up mug → walk to counter → place mug on surface"
  • Label actions with accurate timestamps and contextual descriptions.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and precision.
  • Ability to interpret guidelines and apply judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Clear, concise English writing skills (native or near-native).
  • Comfortable performing repetitive, detail-oriented tasks.
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new tools quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with video editing, annotation, transcription, or data labeling.
  • Familiarity with media workflows or content analysis.

Eligibility

Applicants must be based in:

  • United States (excluding CA, NY, CT, WA, DC)
  • Canada

Contract & Payment

  • Employment Type: Contract (Freelance)
  • Location: Remote (USA & Canada only)
  • Pay: $16 per hour
  • Payments are made weekly via Stripe or Wise.

Application Process

  • Complete a short AI interview (~20 minutes)
  • Take a screening quiz (~15–20 minutes)
  • Selected candidates may receive offers within 1 day
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