Video Creator (City Guide)

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems.

Turing supports customers in two ways:

• Accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents.
• Applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI into reliable, high-impact systems that deliver measurable business results.

Role Overview

We are seeking creative and charismatic storytellers to join a cutting-edge initiative aimed at helping AI systems better understand and describe the world.

As a City Guide Video Creator, you will produce short “walk-and-talk” videos showcasing interesting locations in your area. Your role is to capture authentic, human perspectives that reflect the character, culture, and uniqueness of your surroundings.

What You’ll Do

• Create 1–5 minute “walk-and-talk” videos featuring public places such as parks, landmarks, markets, or cultural sites.
• Speak naturally on camera, delivering engaging and conversational narration.
• Record smooth, steady footage with clear audio using a smartphone or camera.
• Select safe, public filming locations where recording is permitted.
• Follow creative guidelines, including structured storytelling (introduction, body, conclusion).
• Submit videos with accurate location details (name, address, or coordinates).
• Respect privacy and safety standards when filming in public areas.

Requirements

• Comfortable speaking on camera in English with clear communication.
• Confident, creative, and personable presence.
• Access to a smartphone or recording device with good video and audio quality.
• Reliable internet connection for uploading content.
• Ability to follow guidelines and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience in vlogging, photography, tourism, or performing arts.
• Familiarity with creating content for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.
• Basic video editing or framing skills.

Perks of Freelancing with Turing

• Fully remote and flexible — film in your local area on your own schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced AI and multimodal research.
• Work on creative, real-world projects that shape how AI understands human environments.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance.

Offer Details

• Commitment: Up to 30 hours per week
• May require 2–5 hours/day overlap with UTC-8 (America/Los_Angeles)
• Engagement Type: Contractor / Freelancer (no paid leave or medical benefits)
• Contract Duration: 4 weeks (with potential extension)
• Location: United States only

Note: Due to consent regulations, applicants must NOT reside in the following states:
Texas, Illinois, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont.