1. Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in cinematography videography and visual storytelling. This full-time opportunity focuses on training and refining advanced AI systems to interpret and generate visual content with artistic precision and narrative depth.
As an AI Tutor Image and Video Specialist you will help develop AI models that understand composition lighting editing and visual storytelling techniques. Your expertise in film media or visual arts will guide the creation of curated datasets and annotation standards that capture the nuances of cinematic production. This role is ideal for creative professionals with hands-on experience in video production filmmaking and visual critique.
2. Key Responsibilities
Use proprietary software to label annotate and evaluate images videos and multimedia content
Provide expert feedback on visual composition cinematography and editing techniques
Collaborate with technical teams to design and improve workflows for visual data annotation
Contribute to tasks that enhance AI understanding of cinematic structure and storytelling
Evaluate AI-generated visual content for quality coherence and aesthetic integrity
Maintain precision and adaptability while interpreting evolving project guidelines
3. Ideal Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in Film Media Studies Visual Arts or a related discipline
Demonstrated expertise in cinematography or videography with hands-on production experience
Strong understanding of composition lighting editing and narrative flow
Familiarity with industry tools standards and creative processes in film and video production
Excellent analytical creative and communication skills
Commitment to advancing AI systems that excel in visual reasoning and artistic creation
4. Preferred Backgrounds
Portfolio of published visual content such as short films ads or marketing materials
Professional experience in film production video editing or content creation
Experience critiquing or mentoring in visual media disciplines
5. More About the Opportunity
Remote or in-person (Palo Alto CA); in-office requires 5 days per week. Remote positions require strong self-motivation
Initial schedule: 9:00am5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training; then 9:00am5:30pm in your local timezone
Personal computer must be a Chromebook Mac (macOS 11) or Windows 10 device
Reliable smartphone access required
U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois
6. Compensation & Benefits
$90000$200000 per year for U.S.-based professionals depending on experience and location
International pay rates available upon request
Benefits vary by country and depending on your location you may be eligible for medical coverage
7. About Mercor
Image Video Tutor • Toronto, Ontario, Canada