Remote Pop Culture Video Expert - AI Trainer ($40-$40 per hour)
### 1. Role OverviewMercor is partnering with a prominent AI lab to find a freelance digital culture expert to support a large-scale media annotation initiative. This project focuses on evaluating AI-generated video content for cultural accuracy, relevance, and humor. Contractors will assess alignment with current internet trends, memes, and entertainment news. This is a high-volume, fast-paced opportunity for individuals deeply immersed in modern digital culture. ### 2. Key Responsibilities - Annotate video content based on cultural relevance and meme accuracy - Evaluate AI-generated responses against rubric-based criteria - Identify nuances in tone, context, and humor within pop culture content - Stay updated with current events, internet trends, and viral media - Collaborate asynchronously with a research team to refine annotation standards ### 3.Ideal Qualifications - Deep familiarity with internet culture, memes, and entertainment news - Strong written communication skills and attention to detail - Experience in media annotation, content moderation, or cultural analysis - Ability to quickly interpret and assess diverse video content - Consistent access to a reliable internet connection and a distraction-free environment ### 4. More About the Opportunity -Remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere - Expected commitment : 40 hours / week - Project is ongoing with potential for long-term engagement ### 5.Compensation & Contract Terms - $40 hourly rate - Independent contractor status - Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect ### 6. Application Process - Submit your resume to get started - You'll complete a short form to assess your familiarity with modern pop culture - We'll follow up within a few days with next steps ### 7. About Mercor - Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. -Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.- Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI. Apply tot his job