Video Tutor

xAI'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. As a Video Specialist, you will contribute to xAI'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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.).
• Health insurance (for eligible U.S. based positions)
• 401(k) plan (for eligible U.S. based positions)
• Paid sick leave (for eligible U.S. based positions)
• Compensation: $45/hour - $75/hour (US based candidates)
• Fully remote position worldwide
• Flexible hours with no fixed commitments for contractor positions