Soccer Video Annotation And Captioning Specialist

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  • Remote contract opportunity
  • Part-time schedule of less than 20 hours per week
  • Available to applicants in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and the Philippines
  • English-language project

About AI Training And Video Annotation

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People review and label examples so models can better understand visual content, language, and real-world actions.

In this project, your soccer knowledge and careful descriptions will help create structured video datasets for systems that analyze gameplay and recognize actions.

  • Work directly with short soccer video clips
  • Identify actions using a predefined labeling taxonomy
  • Combine visual annotation with concise written captions
  • Contribute to cutting-edge AI development

The Role

As a Soccer Video Annotation and Captioning Specialist, you will annotate short soccer clips by identifying gameplay actions and writing clear descriptions in English. The work requires a solid understanding of soccer rules, terminology, gameplay, and field positions.

This is an intermediate-level contractor and part-time role paying USD 3.50 per hour. Applicants should be able to commit time over the next three months and confirm acceptance of the stated rate.

  • Payment: USD 3.50 per hour
  • Employment type: Contractor and part-time
  • Experience level: Intermediate
  • Data type: Video
  • Workload: Less than 20 hours per week

What You'll Do

You will review video clips and label gameplay events according to structured project guidelines. Captions should explain what happens clearly and concisely while preserving accurate timing and action details.

The project may involve recognizing gameplay actions, describing relevant emotional moments, and evaluating or rating clip content as required by the labeling workflow.

  • Identify and label soccer actions from a predefined taxonomy
  • Recognize actions such as passes, shots, tackles, and celebrations
  • Write accurate, concise English captions for in-game events
  • Record appropriate start and end timestamps
  • Apply guidelines consistently across clips
  • Maintain close attention to detail and labeling quality

Requirements

Applicants should either actively play soccer or be very familiar with its rules and gameplay. Strong English writing skills are essential because the role involves producing grammatical, concise descriptions of on-screen actions.

You should be comfortable following structured instructions, distinguishing between soccer actions, and reviewing details in short video clips. A reliable hardware and internet setup is also part of the screening process.

  • Solid knowledge of soccer rules, actions, terminology, and positions
  • Clear English writing and grammar
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow structured annotation guidelines
  • Suitable hardware and internet access
  • Availability for less than 20 hours per week
  • Confirmation of the USD 3.50 hourly rate

Who Should Apply

This project is a strong fit for soccer players, coaches, knowledgeable fans, and others who can confidently interpret match footage. It may also suit contributors seeking flexible, remote work that uses their sports knowledge while building experience in AI training.

During screening, applicants will be asked about their soccer familiarity, English writing, attention to detail, availability, technical setup, and acceptance of the pay rate.

  • Soccer players and former players
  • Coaches or analysts familiar with match actions
  • Highly engaged soccer fans with strong rules knowledge
  • Detail-oriented writers interested in AI training
  • Applicants located in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nigeria, or the Philippines

How The Screening Works

The screening is designed to take approximately 10 minutes. It includes questions about your background and availability, followed by a practical captioning scenario that tests your ability to identify labels, timestamps, and gameplay details.

You will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the role and workflow. OpenTrain AI will provide feedback within five business days after the screening is complete.

  • Share your name, location, time zone, and technical setup
  • Describe your availability over the next three months
  • Explain your soccer experience and familiarity
  • Complete a short soccer caption-writing exercise
  • Ask questions about the project before completion
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