Gaming and Arcade Expert Annotator
Listing checked October 5, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery runs remote contract projects that need people who actually play. You take on annotation and evaluation work built around game content, player-facing text and AI model outputs, then label and grade each sample with the judgment only a seasoned player or industry insider can offer. The schedule stays yours, the commitment sits near 40 hours a week, and pay lands between $10 and $30 per hour per approved task. Alongside grading, you draft prompts that push models further on gaming topics. Referral and speed bonuses sit on top of base earnings for work that clears review.
What You'll Do6
- 1Review and label gaming data samples that cover written text, in-game content and responses from AI models
- 2Grade each sample for accuracy, quality and relevance using first-hand player or industry knowledge
- 3Write prompts that probe how well a model handles gaming subjects and interactive media
- 4Follow structured task instructions and keep labeling consistent from the first sample to the last
- 5Mark items that fall outside your domain or need a reviewer with deeper expertise
- 6Track throughput against quality targets to qualify for the speed bonus
Requirements6
- 1Hands-on experience with video games, arcade titles, esports or a closely related gaming field
- 2Expertise deep enough to evaluate and annotate content, not a casual familiarity with games
- 3Strong attention to detail and comfort working from structured task instructions
- 4Preferred: a background in game design, game QA, esports competition or gaming content creation
- 5Preferred: range across genres, platforms or eras, including console, PC, arcade and mobile
- 6Preferred: professional or semi-professional standing in the gaming industry
Who Should Apply
The right fit is someone who has spent serious hours in games and can speak about them with precision, whether that comes from arcade play, esports, game design, QA or content creation. Candidates who move across platforms and genres bring extra value, since the samples you grade will not stay in one corner of gaming. Applying without supporting evidence of that experience is the most common way to score low here, because the listing asks for credentials plus proof of gaming background. Casual players who know a single title well tend to struggle on tasks that call for broad domain judgment. The role suits people who want flexible contract hours and are comfortable earning per approved task.
Salary Insight
The listed range is $10 to $30 per hour, paid per approved task, with referral and speed bonuses added on top. Where you land in that band tracks with your depth of experience, so people with a professional or semi-professional gaming background typically sit toward the higher end while arcade and esports specialists with a narrower track record start lower.
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Compensation
$20/hr
Required Skills
Application Tip
Submit both credentials the listing asks for: relevant experience and gaming supporting evidence. Back the second one with tangible proof such as tournament placements, ranked standings, published reviews or streams, QA credits, or design work. Pair that evidence with a short note naming the genres, platforms and eras you know best, since platform range is a stated preference and reviewers weigh it when scoring fit.
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