Video Editors - Remote AI Research Project
Listing checked September 18, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI
Overview
Handshake AI hires Video Editors who know tools like OpenShot and Shotcut to support an AI research program. You turn editing expertise into training material by writing domain prompts and reviewing how large language models answer them. The role runs remote and asynchronous, with no minimum hours and projects that open throughout the year. Placement depends on when a suitable project becomes available.
What You'll Do6
- 1Create domain-specific prompts that capture real video editing tasks, from timeline assembly to export settings.
- 2Test prompts in OpenShot and Shotcut workflows to reflect how editors use those tools.
- 3Evaluate LLM responses for technical accuracy, clarity, and relevance to video editing.
- 4Identify mistakes in model output and explain what a skilled editor would do instead.
- 5Apply professional editing judgment to decide whether an answer meets industry practice.
- 6Share assessment notes that help the research team see model strengths and gaps.
Requirements7
- 1Hands-on experience with OpenShot, Shotcut, or similar video editing tools.
- 2A professional background in video editing, including cutting, sequencing, and exporting finished pieces.
- 3Ability to explain editing choices in clear written English.
- 4Comfort reviewing written responses and catching factual or technical errors.
- 5A self-directed approach to remote, asynchronous project work.
- 6Reliable computer and internet access for remote project tasks.
- 7Willingness to join projects as they open during the year.
Who Should Apply
Candidates who edit video for a living and use OpenShot, Shotcut, or similar tools will fit this project well. You need to write clear prompts, judge model answers against real editing standards, and work without a set schedule. The role suits editors who want part-time AI research work alongside other commitments. People who expect steady hours each week or a permanent staff position should look elsewhere, since projects open based on availability. Applicants often miss out when they list editing software without showing professional workflow context, or when their writing samples do not demonstrate how they assess another person's technical work.
Salary Insight
The listing states $125.00 per hour. For project-based AI training work, that figure sits near the top of the range and points to projects that need deep domain knowledge. Handshake does not share project length, hours each week, or benefits in this post. Pay details will align with the specific project you join.
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Name OpenShot and Shotcut on your resume, then add one link to an edit that shows your workflow from timeline to export. Pair that with a short sample prompt about a video editing task and a brief note on how you would judge a weak model answer. Specific tool names and task examples give reviewers a clear signal that you match the project.
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