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Base pay range
$60.00/hr - $95.00/hr
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About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D\'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Film and Video Editor
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $60–$95/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Write tasks and scenarios reflecting real-world film and video editing based on professional experience.
- Create realistic situations involving footage review, shot selection, timeline assembly, pacing decisions, color correction, audio mixing, and workflow management.
- Develop scenarios for cutting narrative sequences, managing media libraries, working with different file formats, collaborating with directors and producers, meeting tight deadlines, handling technical issues, and delivering final exports.
- Review and evaluate AI responses to film and video editing queries for accuracy and professional standards.
- Provide detailed feedback on film and video editing scenarios to improve AI training.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 4+ years professional experience as a film editor, video editor, post-production editor, or assistant editor in media/entertainment organizations.
- Demonstrated professional recognition and management responsibilities.
- Proficient with using computers and navigating various software systems.
- Excellent written communication with strong grammar and spelling skills.
- Pass video interview, background check, training, and qualification quiz.
Preferred
- 14 years experience preferred.
Start Date
- Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly compensation, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
- Payments based on services rendered; contractors maintain full control over their work schedule and methods.
Application Process
- Applications reviewed continuously; shortlisted professionals will be contacted for next steps.
- Typical response time: within one week of submission.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Writing/Editing
Industries
- Software Development
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