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Pay

About typicalTops out at $50/hr. The typical top rate across 27 priced video listings is $50/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

We're looking for filmmakers, cinematographers, and visual storytellers to help train the next generation of AI video models. Your job is to watch short video clips and translate what you see into precise, technically accurate shot descriptions — using the language of cinema to teach AI how to see.

This is a rare opportunity to apply your on-set knowledge and visual instincts to cutting-edge AI development, all from the comfort of your own workspace.

What You'll Do

Watch short video clips and identify key shots, transitions, and visual choices
Describe framing, camera movement, blocking, lighting, and composition using precise film terminology
Craft structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot
Reference relevant stylistic influences and visual traditions where appropriate
Follow internal templates for shot-level and sequence-level descriptions
Distinguish effective prompts from weak ones and provide examples when needed
Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and clarity across all tasks

Who You Are

Must-Have:

Background in cinematography, camera operation, directing, editing, or film studies
Confident using technical film language — focal length, blocking, motivated movement, depth of field, and more
Sharp eye for visual detail: composition, lens character, lighting quality, and movement
Clear, consistent written communication skills
Ability to stay accurate and thorough across repetitive, detail-oriented tasks

Nice to Have:

Experience writing prompts for AI video or image generation tools
Professional credits as a DP, camera operator, director, or editor
Familiarity with AI training workflows or annotation tools

Why Join Us

Put your film expertise to work on something genuinely new and impactful
Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs
Fully remote and flexible — set your own hours and work at your own pace
Freelance autonomy with the potential for ongoing, extended contracts
Contribute to AI that understands the visual world the way a filmmaker does

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.