Adobe Video Editor (Premiere Pro & After Effects) | $15-$80/hr Remote
Listing checked September 5, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 is looking for an Adobe Video Editor with strong skills in Premiere Pro and After Effects to support a client's video data annotation and AI training initiative. Your editing and motion graphics expertise will directly feed into how AI models learn from real-world video content. No AI background is required; your domain knowledge is the key asset. This is a remote contractor role where your work helps shape next-generation systems.
What You'll Do6
- 1Use Premiere Pro and After Effects to review, annotate, and categorize video footage for AI training datasets.
- 2Build and refine motion graphics and composites that clarify or enhance the visual information in video samples.
- 3Keep every annotation and edit precise, consistent, and aligned with the project's quality standards.
- 4Coordinate with remote project leads and fellow contributors to hit delivery deadlines for annotated video assets.
- 5Write clear documentation of your editing and annotation workflows so they can be reused in training data.
- 6Share feedback on annotation guidelines to help improve data quality and AI learning outcomes.
Requirements7
- 1Solid command of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, including effects, transitions, keyframing, and compositing.
- 2Hands-on experience in professional video editing, motion graphics, or visual storytelling.
- 3Clear written and verbal communication, with a sharp eye for detail in documentation and feedback.
- 4Familiarity with video data annotation or similar labeling tasks is a plus.
- 5Comfort working independently and managing your own deliverables in a remote setup.
- 6Genuine interest in contributing to AI progress through high-quality data work.
- 7Entry-level to mid-level expertise is ideal; this role is not designed for senior-level editors.
Who Should Apply
This role suits an editor who enjoys precision work and wants their video skills to support AI development. If you have a solid grasp of Premiere Pro and After Effects and can follow detailed annotation specs, you will fit right in. It is less ideal for senior professionals seeking complex creative direction or high-level production work. Candidates often miss out when they lack hands-on compositing experience or cannot demonstrate consistent attention to detail in their edits. Strong communication and the ability to work solo in a remote environment are also critical for success.
Salary Insight
The pay range for this contractor role is $15 to $80 per hour, depending on experience and project specifics. Exact compensation is discussed during the hiring process.
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