Role at a glance
- Job function
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AI & Data Other
- Salary
- $40 – $75/hr
- Location
- Palo Alto, California, United States Remote - California, United States
- Work arrangement
- Remote
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- a track record of producing high quality video work
- Visa support
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
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Role Summary
The Video Specialist contributes to training and refining Grok’s ability to interpret and generate video content. The role uses video and multimedia expertise to create curated data that captures motion, timing, transitions, and visual effects.
What You'll Do
- Use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving video and multimedia elements.
- Deliver high-quality curated data that captures the nuances of motion, timing, transitions, and visual effects.
- Train and refine Grok's ability to interpret and generate video content.
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View full postingQualifications
Portfolio displaying excellence in video work; strong skills in video editing, pacing, color grading, and narrative flow; hands-on proficiency with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Nuke, or similar; ability to critically analyze and articulate what makes a video sequence work or fail at a technical level; strong communication and analytical skills; strong written and verbal English skills.
Required
- Portfolio displaying excellence in video work - edited shorts, motion graphics, VFX breakdowns, compositing reels, or similar
- Strong skills in video editing, pacing, color grading, and narrative flow
- Hands-on proficiency with tools such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Nuke, or similar
- Ability to critically analyze and articulate what makes a video sequence work or fail at a technical level
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal English skills
Preferred
- Experience with compositing, rotoscoping, or motion tracking workflows
- Familiarity with AI video generation tools (Grok Imagine, Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, or similar)
- Experience with 3D integration in video pipelines (matchmoving, CG compositing)
- Familiarity with scripting or automation in post-production (Python, plugins, etc.)
Original job description
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Original job description
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SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Video Specialist, you will contribute to SpaceXAI's mission by training and refining Grok's ability to interpret and generate video content with precision and technical depth. Key to this role is expertise in video editing, motion graphics, or VFX, a track record of producing high quality video work, and a strong understanding of how moving images are constructed in post-production. This is a weekend-focused role with set working hours on Saturday and Sunday. Full-time positions typically follow a Saturday through Wednesday or Thursday through Monday schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving video and multimedia elements.
- Deliver high-quality curated data that captures the nuances of motion, timing, transitions, and visual effects, enhancing Grok's understanding of video as a medium.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Portfolio displaying excellence in video work - edited shorts, motion graphics, VFX breakdowns, compositing reels, or similar (personal website, YouTube, Vimeo, X account, ArtStation, etc.).
- Strong skills in video editing, pacing, color grading, and narrative flow.
- Hands-on proficiency with tools such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Nuke, or similar.
- Ability to critically analyze and articulate what makes a video sequence work or fail at a technical level.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal English skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with compositing, rotoscoping, or motion tracking workflows.
- Familiarity with AI video generation tools (Grok Imagine, Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, or similar).
- Experience with 3D integration in video pipelines (matchmoving, CG compositing).
- Familiarity with scripting or automation in post-production (Python, plugins, etc.).
LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
- This role has set working hours on Saturday and Sunday.
- Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit.
- Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
- For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
- For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
US based candidates: $40/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.
Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.
SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
About the company
xAI
Large Enterprise
xAI is a cutting-edge technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions to enhance human capabilities and optimize decision-making processes. Founded by a team of leading experts in AI and machine learning, xAI aims to address complex challenges across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. By prioritizing ethical AI development, the company is committed to creating innovative tools that empower organizations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence while ensuring transparency and accountability.