Professional Photographer - Visual Storyteller - AI Trainer

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.
• Create 1 output image and 1 output video that incorporate all inputs in the same frame.
• Ensure all produced content is 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 ).
• Able to work independently, efficiently, and under tight deadlines.
• Creative, adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments.

Preferred

• A self-starter who loves to create.
• Light on their feet, with the ability to produce high-quality work in short timeframes.
• Excited to experiment, innovate, and deliver fresh 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.

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