Video Editor at Mercor

Role Overview

Mercor is seeking experienced visual storytelling experts — including storyboard artists, cinematographers, animators, editors, and motion designers — to collaborate on creative projects with leading AI research groups. These engagements focus on shaping narrative-driven visual content with cinematic pacing and authenticity. This is a unique opportunity to apply your creative expertise toward developing frontier AI systems that understand and generate compelling visual stories.

• Develop storyboards, visual concepts, and narrative structures for AI training data.
• Caption video content with an emphasis on capturing storytelling elements, visual detail, and camera techniques.
• Evaluate AI-generated visual narratives and provide feedback for improvement.
• Ensure authenticity, coherence, and cinematic quality.

• 3+ years of professional experience in film, animation, motion design, or related creative fields.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in storytelling, pacing, and cinematic techniques.
• Ability to distill abstract ideas into clear, engaging visual narratives.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative problem‑solving skills.

• Remote and asynchronous — flexible scheduling on your own terms.
• Expected commitment: 30-40 hours/week.
• Project‑based engagements, typically ranging from 2–3 months with potential extensions.

• $45-$65/hour depending on experience and geography.
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.
• Independent contractor engagement.

• Complete a short interview to discuss your creative background and areas of expertise.
• Selected applicants may be asked to complete a brief sample task.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.