AI training jobs in video
There are 28 open AI training jobs for people with video experience on Rubric today, from 6 platforms. Typical top rate: $50/hr. Half of the 27 listings that state an hourly rate offer that or more at the top of their range. It is remote contract work: you check, correct and write answers so AI models get video questions right.
$70–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced generative AI models.
Score 66/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of shipped motion design work for agencies, motion studios, post houses, broadcast design teams or in-house brand teams, for example Buck, Giant Ant, Oddfellows, The…
- Expert After Effects skills including expressions, kinetic typography, 2.5D parallax and tracked composites, with Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D elements.
- js, TouchDesigner or Houdini, or FFmpeg-scripted rendering, where your code produced or drove a delivered video, overlay or graphics package.
$70–120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced generative AI models.
Score 66/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of shipped commercial or agency editing work at an editorial house, post house, agency in-house studio, production company or brand studio (for example Rock Paper…
- Expert, daily use of Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, with working knowledge of Avid Media Composer and After Effects for conforms, temp comps and handoffs.
- drp, AAF, XML and EDL, ProRes and DNxHR masters, and project handoffs to colour, VFX and audio.
$40–120/hr
The job
What if your love of film and your instinct for visual storytelling could directly influence how AI understands the world on screen?
Score 55/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Genuinely interested in film, television, or visual storytelling
- Able to articulate what you see on screen in clear, precise, structured writing
- Detail-oriented and thorough — you notice what others miss
Apply on Alignerr for Film Scene Description Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$12–21/hr
The job
Help train the next generation of personal robotics. You'll capture high-quality video demonstrations of everyday household tasks using a UMI gripper, a wearable device that mimics a robot's hand while letting you perform tasks naturally. Your demonstrations become training data that teaches robots how to operate in real homes.
Score 34/100: pay 4.8/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Keen attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow complex specifications precisely.
- Manual dexterity and experience with physical task precision in varied household environments.
- Comfort with operating, wearing, and setting up specialized devices and recording equipment.
Apply on micro1 for At Home Video Recorder (Japan) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–105/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Professional experience shooting photo or video for clients, productions, publications or brands
Score 56/100: pay 24/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional work as a photographer, cinematographer, director of photography, camera operator or video producer.
- Experience with real jobs: briefs, shoot days, post-production and delivery to a client.
- Daily use of professional cameras and editing or grading tools such as Lightroom, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve or Premiere.
Apply on micro1 for Photography and Cinematography Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$20–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Video Production Specialists to contribute to a customer's dynamic project focused on elevating multimedia experiences.
Score 41/100: pay 9.1/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Extensive experience in all stages of video production, from pre-production planning to post-production editing.
- Proficiency with industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise written and verbal feedback on creative projects.
Apply on micro1 for Video Production Specialist on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$15–25/hr
The job
micro1 is engaging Video Annotation experts to contribute to a dynamic customer project focused on high-impact data labeling. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.
Score 35/100: pay 5.7/40, recency 12.9/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience with video annotation and a strong understanding of annotation rubrics .
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and detail orientation.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and adapt quickly to evolving project requirements.
Apply on micro1 for Video Annotation on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$30–50/hr
The job
We're looking for cinematography professionals and advanced film students to help train the next generation of AI systems to understand visual storytelling.
Score 37/100: pay 11.4/40, recency 5.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Background in cinematography, film directing, editing, or formal film school training
- Ability to describe visual scenes with depth and specificity — without relying on dialogue
- Strong structured writing skills with a knack for translating what you see into clear, analytical language
Apply on Alignerr for Cinematography Analysis on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$18–24/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if doing the dishes could help change the future? At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams to build and train cutting-edge robotics models — and we need real people performing real tasks to make it happen. As a Video Research Analyst, you'll capture everyday household activities on video to generate high-quality training data for next-generation AI robotics.
Score 30/100: pay 5.5/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- You own or have access to an Android device (iOS not currently supported) and can download the project app
- You're comfortable wearing a specialized headset during recording sessions (reimbursement provided after participation conditions are met)
- You have excellent English comprehension and a strong eye for detail
Apply on Alignerr for Video Research Analyst on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$30–50/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're looking for filmmakers, cinematographers, and visual storytellers to help train the next generation of AI video models.
Score 31/100: pay 11.4/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 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
Apply on Alignerr for Cinematography Prompting Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$30–50/hr
The job
We're looking for visually fluent creatives to help teach AI how to see film the way a filmmaker does.
Score 31/100: pay 11.4/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Strong visual literacy — you notice shot distinctions others miss
- Solid understanding of core film grammar: shot types, camera angles, and movement terminology
- Comfortable working in structured labeling tools, spreadsheets, or annotation interfaces
Apply on Alignerr for Video Shot Annotation Artist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$70–110/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced AI models.
Score 45/100: pay 25.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 7+ years of professional experience in film, television, theater or animation.
- Credits on 2+ professional films.
- A background in at least one of: Film or Television Director or 1st Assistant Director; Animation Director or Character Animation Supervisor; Script Supervisor; or Performance…
Apply on Mercor for Performance & Directing Supervisor on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$70–110/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge GenAI team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced AI models.
Score 45/100: pay 25.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 7+ years of professional experience in film, television or virtual production.
- Credits on 2+ professional films.
- A background in at least one of: Director of Photography / Cinematographer (film, TV or commercial); Gaffer / Chief Lighting Technician; Camera Operator, 1st AC or Digital…
Apply on Mercor for Cinematographer on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$18–24/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Imagine a world where robots handle the tedious chores of daily life. That future is being built right now — and you can be part of it.
Score 25/100: pay 5.5/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Owns an Android device (iOS/Apple not currently supported)
- Willing to be recorded while performing household tasks and to wear provided equipment
- Strong English comprehension — able to follow precise, step-by-step instructions
Apply on Alignerr for Video Research Expert – Robotics on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$40–120/hr
The job
What if your sharp eye for visual detail could directly shape how AI understands the world through video?
Score 38/100: pay 18.3/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Visually sharp — you notice subtle differences others might miss
- Naturally detail-oriented with a consistent, methodical approach to repetitive tasks
- Comfortable working in web-based labeling tools or spreadsheets
Apply on Alignerr for Video Annotation Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$18–24/hr
The job
Imagine getting paid to cook dinner, fold laundry, or wipe down a countertop — and knowing that while you do, you're helping shape the future of home robotics.
Score 25/100: pay 5.5/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- You own an Android device and are comfortable using it to record video (iOS/Apple not currently supported)
- You're reliable, detail-oriented, and take instructions seriously
- You're comfortable being recorded while performing tasks and wearing provided equipment
Apply on Alignerr for Video Research Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$15/hr
The job
Get paid from home in this fully remote opportunity by recording your everyday household chores with your cellphone. Simply film your normal daily activities from a first-person point of view and earn money.
Score 15/100: pay 3.4/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must own a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or later, Google Pixel 6 to 9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later.
- Must be comfortable wearing a phone mount equipment shipped to you.
- Physical capability to perform repetitive movement tasks safely.
Apply on micro1 for At-Home Video Recorder on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$6/hr
The job
Get paid from home in this fully remote opportunity by recording your everyday household chores with your cellphone. Simply film your normal daily activities from a first-person point of view and earn money.
Score 17/100: pay 1.4/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must own a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or later, Google Pixel 6 to 9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later.
- Must be comfortable wearing a phone mount equipment shipped to you.
- Physical capability to perform repetitive movement tasks safely.
Apply on micro1 for At-Home Video Recorder (LATAM) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–60/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Mercor is looking for 3D artists and video editors with 2-3 years of professional or freelance experience, or currently enrolled postgrad students in film, animation, or digital media, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real 3D and video production workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
Score 33/100: pay 13.7/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.
Apply on Mercor for 3D Artists & Video Editors (Must own MacBook) on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$70–100/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Join a leading AI lab's cutting-edge research team to be at the core of the AI revolution, where your expertise fuels the development of the most advanced AI models.
Score 43/100: pay 22.9/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Professional or graduate experience in at least one of the following: film or theater (including current graduate students), character animation focused on human performance,…
- Either training at a respected film, theater or animation program plus 2+ years of practical experience, or 4+ years of practical experience including at least two projects with…
- A trained eye for detail on screen and the ability to put it into clear, specific words.
$8–10/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Video Data Annotators to contribute expertise and precision to a customer’s project focused on the advancement of artificial intelligence.
Score 18/100: pay 2.3/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience with video and audio annotation, content labeling, or content moderation for digital platforms.
- Strong command of English, with the ability to communicate feedback and findings clearly in written form.
- Excellent attention to visual and audio detail, with a track record of delivering high-accuracy data annotation.
Apply on micro1 for Video Data Annotator on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$15–30/hr
The job
micro1 is engaging 360° Vehicle Navigation Video Recorders equipped with cameras such as the Insta360 or GoPro MAX to contribute to a customer project by capturing immersive, high-quality vehicle-navigation footage.
Score 23/100: pay 6.9/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A compatible 360° action camera, such as an Insta360, GoPro MAX, or comparable device.
- Software capable of reframing and exporting 360° footage in a trailing third-person view.
- A secure, vehicle-rated camera mounting system capable of producing the required exterior third-person perspective is strongly preferred.
Apply on micro1 for Car-Mounted 360° Video Recorder on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$40/hr
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this role, you will help train and refine Grok's ability to interpret and generate video content with precision and technical depth.
Score 35/100: pay 9.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 5/10, who can apply 10/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 1+ years of professional experience (including freelance or contract work) in video editing, motion graphics, VFX, or post-production
- Portfolio of video work, such as edited shorts, motion graphics, VFX breakdowns, or compositing reels (e.g., personal website, YouTube, Vimeo, X, ArtStation)
Apply on xAI for AI Tutor, Video – Temporary (Weekend Shift) on xAI (opens in a new tab)
$8–10/hr
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Video Annotation Specialists to support a customer’s AI training project focused on video and audio analysis. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.
Score 18/100: pay 2.3/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Demonstrated experience in data annotation, labeling, or content moderation — particularly with video or audio data.
- Strong English communication skills, with the ability to provide detailed written and verbal feedback.
- Keen attention to detail and the ability to apply consistent, objective judgment throughout repetitive tasks.
Apply on micro1 for Video Annotation Specialist on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
Pay not listed
still listed todayThe job
We’re looking for experts in LATAM to record short, first-person videos of everyday manual tasks using a head-mounted smartphone.
Score 8/100: pay 0/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Based in LATAM.
- Own a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or newer
- Google Pixel 6 or newer
$6–65/hr
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Are you an experienced PC gamer eager to help shape the future of AI? Large-scale language models are expanding beyond text into interactive, AI-generated environments capable of simulating dynamic virtual worlds.
Score 28/100: pay 8.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$25–51/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as a Senior Video Editing Quality Assurance Specialist (SME) to review and evaluate AI-generated and human-edited video content, ensuring professional post-production quality, technical accuracy, visual consistency, and adherence to project-specific guidelines.
Score 41/100: pay 11.7/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 8/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 5+ years of professional video editing experience in film, television, broadcast, advertising, commercial production, digital media, or related post-production environments.
- English proficiency at C1–C2 level to understand complex project guidelines, communicate technical feedback, and provide detailed written evaluations in English.
- Advanced proficiency in at least two non-linear editing (NLE) systems, with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve strongly preferred.
Apply on SME Careers for Senior Video Editor on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
up to $2.5/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as a Computer Vision QA Specialist to review image and video annotations for quality, accuracy, and guideline compliance.
Score 27/100: pay 0.6/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Previous experience with computer vision annotation, image annotation, video annotation, or annotation QA is preferred.
- Experience reviewing or creating annotations such as bounding boxes, polygons, segmentation masks, keypoints, object classes, attributes, image classification, or video object…
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify missing, incorrect, inconsistent, overlapping, mislabeled, or poorly placed annotations.
Apply on SME Careers for Computer Vision QA Specialist on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
Which platforms hire for this?
| Platform | Pay range | Getting in | Payouts | Open here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| micro1 | $15–135/hr | Some screening | Some delays | 9 |
| Alignerr | $15–150/hr | Hard to get in | Some delays | 8 |
| Mercor | $20–200/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 6 |
| Invisible | $6–65/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 2 |
| SME Careers | $20–130/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 2 |
| xAI | $35–100/hr | Hard to get in | Pays on time | 1 |
 TELUS Digital | $3–25/hr | Fairly easy | Pays on time | 0 |
 Appen CrowdGen | $2–25/hr | Easy to get in | Some delays | 0 |
 Remo | $25–105/hr | Some screening | Some delays | 0 |
Common questions
How much do video AI training jobs pay?
Advertised pay on today's video listings runs up to $120/hr, and the middle listing tops out at $50/hr. You are paid for the hours you log on tasks, not for the application or tests.
Which platforms hire people with video experience?
Mercor, micro1, Alignerr, Invisible Technologies (Meridial), TELUS Digital AI Community, Appen CrowdGen, xAI AI Tutor, SME Careers and Remo Experts (Rex). Each has its own test, so start with the one that is easiest to get into and pays on time.
Can I do these jobs from outside the US?
1 of the 28 open video listings are open worldwide. The rest name specific countries, so check each listing before you apply.