Video Captioning - Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) Expert

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 12, 2026
Full-time

**Role Overview**

Mercor is partnering with a top AI lab on a project to train and assess the ability of LLMs to evaluate video-based content. We’re looking for extremely detail-oriented contributors to help carry out Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) work, where experts will list out every element of visual text they see in a video. This is a flexible opportunity that can fit any schedule.
• *Key Responsibilities**

- Write out all elements of visual text seen in short videos.

- Timestamp each element of visual text with starting and ending timestamps.

- Apply structured guidelines to ensure high-quality evaluations.
• *Ideal Qualifications**

- Experience in annotation, data labeling, or related content evaluation work.

- Strong English writing skills and ability to craft clear, specific questions and answers.

- Extreme attention to detail.

- Comfortable working independently and managing flexible tasks with attention to detail.

- General familiarity with multimedia content (e.g., videos from social media, how-tos, documentaries).
• *More About the Opportunity**

- Expected commitment: 20-40 hours per week
• *Application Process**

- Submit your resume to begin

- After submitting your resume, please complete a short AI interview and assessment.

- Follow-up typically occurs within 3–5 business days

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