Video Data Annotation Specialist

At a glance

• Pay: $8–$10 per hour (USD), as listed by micro1
• Contract: independent contractor, fully remote
• Working language: English (written feedback is part of the job)
• AI experience: not required
• Last checked on micro1: 24 September 2026

What the work looks like

This is a labelling and review role on short multimedia clips. Day to day, you watch or listen to a clip, tag what happens in it following a written guideline, and check whether a description generated by an AI model matches the clip. When something is unclear or breaks the content rules, you flag it and write a short explanation of why.

The output is training data for a micro1 client project, so consistency matters more than speed: the same kind of clip should get the same label from you on day one and on day fifty.

Who it suits

• People who have done content moderation, transcription or data labelling before and can follow a style guide without cutting corners.
• Careful listeners and viewers: a detail missed in the audio or in the frame means a wrong label.
• Anyone who writes clear, short English. Every flag needs a one- or two-line reason.

Probably not for you if you are looking for a stable hourly income: the rate is at the entry level of AI data work and hours depend on the client project.

How the pay compares on GigDrift

At $8–$10/hour this is the entry tier for video work. Other micro1 video roles we list today: Video Data Annotator ($7/hour) and Video Annotation Expert ($15–$80/hour, for specialists). If you have annotation experience, apply to both levels.

How applying works

1. The Apply button opens the listing on micro1, where you create a free account.
2. micro1 screens candidates with its own AI recruiter interview; selection and contracts are handled entirely by micro1.
3. If you pass, micro1 contacts you about the project and onboarding.

GigDrift is not the employer. We list this role and may receive a referral fee from micro1 if you are hired; it does not change your pay or the selection process.