Data Annotator
Overview:
In this contract-based role, you will perform video-based human labeling and annotation to capture behaviors, emotions, and nonverbal cues. You'll work within a rule-driven framework, ensuring consistent, high-quality observations tied to exact moments in clips. You will adapt to changing priorities and provide concise, evidence-based rationales. This remote opportunity emphasizes careful analysis, calibration, and thoughtful interpretation in a fast-paced environment. Compensation / Benefits Medical, dental & vision 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits for employees
Responsibilities:
- Annotate behavior in video data, including emotion, intent, and nonverbal cues
- Maintain guideline adherence and calibration/QA discipline
- Note micro-behaviors and tie observations to specific moments in clips
- Operate with speed and accuracy under imperfect information
- Provide concise, evidence-based rationales grounded in observable cues
- Adapt to changing taxonomies and priorities
- Ask clarifying questions and improve consistency through calibration outcomes
- Demonstrate empathy, neutrality, and cultural awareness in labeling
Key requirements:
- Data annotation experience
- Video annotation experience preferred
- Academic background in Psychology, Behavioral Science, or Creative Writing
- Fast decision-making with imperfect information
- Strong attention to visual detail
- Comfort with ambiguity
- Analytical writing for rationale grounded in observations
- Empathy and neutrality in interpretation
- Research-oriented and coachable with calibration feedback
- Adaptability and resilience to changing priorities
- Open-mindedness and problem-solving mindset
- Location in the US for a remote contract role
- Contractual, 8 weeks with possible extension
- EmpathyNeutralityAdaptabilityVideo annotation
- Edge-case handling
- Calibration and QA processes