- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Salary
- USD 60 – USD 60 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Eligibility
- Open to professional photographers and videographers in the United States who can work remotely, already have professional camera equipment, and meet the experience and portfolio expectations.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
About the Role
Mercor works with top creative and technical professionals and matches them with leading AI research teams. The company is based in San Francisco and is backed by investors such as Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position Details
This opportunity is for a professional photographer/videographer working remotely on a contract basis. The compensation is stated as $60 per hour, though payment is actually made per completed task.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce 10 source images featuring people, objects, or backgrounds.
- Create one final image and one final video that combine all of the input elements in the same frame.
- Deliver work that meets quality expectations and follows the provided instructions.
- Operate independently and handle work efficiently in a fast-moving setting.
- Submit refined outputs without adding unnecessary complexity.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of professional photography experience is required.
- A strong portfolio showing high-quality photography and video storytelling is essential.
- Applicants must have access to professional camera gear, such as a DSLR or similar equipment; phone-only setups are not accepted.
- Experience with common editing tools like Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut is needed.
- Candidates should be able to work on their own, meet deadlines, and stay efficient under pressure.
Preferred Traits
- Ability to adapt quickly and solve creative challenges in changing environments.
- A self-driven mindset with interest in experimenting and building new visual concepts.
Application Process
The application process is expected to take about 20 to 30 minutes in total. It includes a 20-minute interview, a 5-minute form, and a paid work trial. Candidates selected for the trial will receive $120 for completing it, and those who perform well may be onboarded for more work.
Compensation and Legal
Each completed task pays $120. A task is expected to take roughly 2 hours, which works out to an effective rate of about $60 per hour. Payment is based on task completion rather than hourly billing.
Resources and Support
Information about the interview flow and platform details is available through the employer’s documentation, and support is offered via email.
Additional Notes
The hiring team reviews applications every day. Candidates are expected to complete the AI interview and all application steps to be considered.