First seen by our source: 20 days ago
Videographer - Fully Remote | Upto $60/hr
@ Mercor
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Mercor is hiring a remote contract photographer and videographer for AI research labs at $60/hour effective rate, paid per task. The work involves shooting input images and composing an output image and video that integrate them. Candidates need 2+ years of professional photography experience and a portfolio.
Pay:
$60 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Shoot 10 input images of people, objects or backgrounds
- Capture one output image and one output video integrating all inputs
- Ensure content is high quality and follows guidelines
- Work independently in fast-paced environments
- Deliver polished results efficiently
Requirements summary:
- 2+ years of professional photography experience
- Strong photo and video portfolio
- Professional camera equipment (DSLR or equivalent)
- Proficiency with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or CapCut
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-18
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-18
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Arts & media |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Mercor
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We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.
Full company description
Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.
- LinkedIn followers
- 654,507
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5,250
- Reported office locations
- San Francisco, California 94105, US
- Business categories
- Employment
- Software
- Recruiting
- Data Collection and Labeling
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning
- Other recorded names
- Mercor
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 483,600,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software Development |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2023 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,626 |
| View page |
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Professional Photographer / Videographer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Shoot 10 input images of people, objects, or backgrounds.
- Capture 1 output image and 1 output video that integrate all inputs in the same frame.
- Ensure all produced content is of high quality and aligns with provided guidelines.
- Work independently and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
- Deliver polished results without overcomplicating the process.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 2+ years of professional photography experience.
- Strong photo/video portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual storytelling.
- Access to professional camera equipment (DSLR or equivalent; no phone-only setups).
- Proficiency with standard editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut).
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, and under tight deadlines.
Preferred
- Creative, adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments.
- Self-starter with a passion for creating and experimenting with new visual ideas.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Interview: 20 minutes
- Form: 5 minutes
- Work Trial: Selected candidates will complete a paid Work Trial ($120). Successful candidates will be onboarded to the project and eligible for additional work.
Compensation & Legal
- Successful completion of one task will earn $120 per task.
- The task is expected to take about 2 hours, making the effective rate approximately $60/hour, but compensation is based on task completion rather than hours worked.
- This is a per-task payment, not an hourly payment.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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