Digital Annotation Expert — College Sophomores

Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a top AI research lab on an exciting project pushing the limits of multimodal machine learning — technology that helps AI understand both visuals and sound.

We’re looking for detail-oriented freelance contributors to review and compare short video and audio clips. Your feedback will directly improve the next generation of AI systems that interpret images, audio, and video.

This is a remote, short-term opportunity that offers flexible hours.

Eligibility

You Can Apply If You’re Based In

• United States (except residents of California, Connecticut, Washington, or the District of Columbia)
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• Australia
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Review and evaluate different types of multimedia content — including audio, images, and video.
• Compare AI-generated results and choose which ones look or sound best.
• Tag or annotate videos and sounds to help train AI systems.
• Follow clear project guidelines to keep results consistent.
• Play a key role in improving the accuracy and reliability of cutting-edge multimodal AI.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent in English (native or near-native; other languages are a plus!)
• Great attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Able to carefully follow instructions and meet quality standards.
• Comfortable working independently and staying focused on repetitive tasks.
  
  

Why You’ll Like This Opportunity

• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when it suits you.
• Short-term, contract-based engagement.
• Workload depends on available tasks, giving you flexibility.
  
  

Pay & Contract

• $16 per hour for time spent on tasks.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
• Work as an independent contractor.
  
  

How To Apply

• Fill out a short application form and availability survey.
• Complete a quick 15-minute AI interview.
• Most applicants hear back within a week of applying.
  
  

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top professionals with leading AI labs and research organizations.

Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Thousands of experts across law, engineering, research, and creative fields use Mercor to contribute to groundbreaking AI projects.

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