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Senior AI Video Trainer (US Based)

You will evaluate AI-generated video outputs and provide structured feedback that helps improve AI models. The work combines professional video judgment with careful written reasoning.

Field
Generalist
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Posted
2 days ago

How this pay compares

At $30/hr (the midpoint of $20 to $40), this role pays more than 15% of the 206 open generalist roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $60.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced generalist roles, Alignerr has the highest median ($80/hr across 17 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($50/hr across 54).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 2 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Per week, before tax

$450

Per month, if the work is steady

$1,950

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $493 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

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The full listing

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The work

You will evaluate AI-generated video outputs and provide structured feedback that helps improve AI models. The work combines professional video judgment with careful written reasoning.

You will compare two videos, select the stronger result, and explain your choice. You will also help shape standards for judging composition, editing, pacing, motion graphics, storytelling, and other visual or narrative qualities.

  • Compare AI-generated videos and choose the higher-quality result.
  • Explain each selection in clear detail, covering visual, editorial, and storytelling elements.
  • Use video annotation tools to mark strengths, weaknesses, and performance issues.
  • Contribute to video quality standards and evaluation guidelines.
  • Provide occasional verbal feedback or clarification while working with other professionals.
  • Apply patience, consistency, and close attention to detail across evaluations.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote, part-time contractor opportunity for professionals contributing individual expertise to AI video evaluation and training work.

  • Pay: $20 to $40 per hour.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Fluent in English.
  • Experience level: Intermediate.
  • AI training, data labeling, rubric work, or video annotation experience is valued, especially two or more years of hands-on experience.
  • Professional experience in video editing, filmmaking, motion graphics, visual effects, or a related creative video field is valued.
  • Relevant backgrounds include directing, cinematography, video editing, visual effects, and motion graphics.
  • Strong visual literacy and careful written reasoning are required for the evaluation work.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or comparable post-production tools is helpful.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 7 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that generate and understand content. People review examples, rate model outputs, and explain what makes a result useful so AI systems can improve.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $20-40/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

Across OpenTrain AI's generalist roles, the median listed pay was $40/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (50 roles) and is $61/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (114 roles).

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