Film Editor - Research Specialist

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: Film and Video Editor

Type: Independent Contractor

Compensation: $60–$100/hour

Location: US, UK, or Canada

Duration: Short term sprint

Commitment: High numbers of hours available

Role Responsibilities

• Design questions related to the occupation of a Film and Video Editor.
• Work independently and asynchronously around your schedule.
• Ensure access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported).
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve project outcomes.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 4+ years full-time work experience as a Film and Video Editor.
• Be based in the US, UK, or Canada.

Compensation & Legal

• We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect based on logged project work hours.
• Classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor.
• Cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.