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This remote opportunity emphasizes careful analysis, calibration, and thoughtful interpretation in a fast-paced environment.Compensation / BenefitsMedical, dental & vision401(k) retirement planLife insuranceShort and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefits for employeesResponsibilitiesAnnotate behavior in video data, including emotion, intent, and nonverbal cuesMaintain guideline adherence and calibration/QA disciplineNote micro-behaviors and tie observations to specific moments in clipsOperate with speed and accuracy under imperfect informationProvide concise, evidence-based rationales grounded in observable cuesAdapt to changing taxonomies and prioritiesAsk clarifying questions and improve consistency through calibration outcomesDemonstrate empathy, neutrality, and cultural awareness in labelingKey requirementsData annotation experienceVideo annotation experience preferredAcademic background in Psychology, Behavioral Science, or Creative WritingFast decision-making with imperfect informationStrong attention to visual detailComfort with ambiguityAnalytical writing for rationale grounded in observationsEmpathy and neutrality in interpretationResearch-oriented and coachable with calibration feedbackAdaptability and resilience to changing prioritiesOpen-mindedness and problem-solving mindsetLocation in the US for a remote contract roleContractual, 8 weeks with possible extensionEmpathyNeutralityAdaptabilityVideo annotationEdge-case handlingCalibration and QA processes","company":"TEKsystems","rawCompany":"teksystems","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:11:55.079Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-3099.00","title":"Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other","slug":"social-scientists-and-related-workers-all-other"},{"code":"19-4061.00","title":"Social Science Research Assistants","slug":"social-science-research-assistants"},{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"561990","title":"All Other Support Services","slug":"all-other-support-services"},{"code":"541930","title":"Translation and Interpretation Services","slug":"translation-and-interpretation-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Annotator","description":"OverviewIn this contract-based role, you will perform video-based human labeling and annotation to capture behaviors, emotions, and nonverbal cues. 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