Cinematic Video Evaluator at Mercor

Cinematic Video Evaluator

Hourly Contract | Remote Worldwide | $45-$75/hour

Mercor is hiring experienced creative professionals to evaluate visually stunning, cinematic short-form videos. This contract role is ideal for those with deep backgrounds in video production, film, photography, motion design, or visual arts, and a keen eye for artistic quality and storytelling. Use your creative instincts and refined judgment to help shape a curated library of reference-grade content for next-generation AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and rank short-form videos (5-15 seconds, 720p-4K) for visual excellence, emotional impact, and narrative clarity

• Evaluate composition, lighting, motion, originality, and artistic resonance

• Prioritize content with strong creative direction, cinematic beauty, and memorable storytelling

• Provide clear feedback on strengths and opportunities for improvement in each video

• Collaborate asynchronously with other creative professionals and AI teams to refine evaluation criteria

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creative fields such as film, photography, graphic design, illustration, animation, or editing

• Proven work on visually rich projects (feature films, high-end commercials, editorial shoots, etc.)

• Deep understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, cinematic mood, and visual pacing

• Strong ability to articulate what makes visual content effective, memorable, and emotionally resonant

• Up-to-date on cultural and aesthetic trends in visual storytelling

Job Details

• Remote and asynchronous – work on your own schedule, from anywhere in the world

• Minimum of 20 hours per week

• Initial project duration: 1-2 weeks, with potential for extension

• Structured, goal-driven project environment with clear tools and support

• Immediate start available (early August)

Application & Onboarding

• Submit your resume and portfolio or relevant work samples

• Complete a brief (10-minute) AI-led interview

• Selected candidates will be contacted for a follow-up and quick onboarding

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top creative professionals to the world’s most innovative AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We value diversity and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Apply now and help define the creative standards for next-generation video and AI projects.