Video Data Collector (Smartphone)

Role Title: Video Data Collector (Smartphone)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging experienced Video Data Collector (Smartphone) contributors to support an innovative customer project across select countries: UK, Canada, India, Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work Capture natural, first-person video footage of everyday activities in real-world environments using your personal smartphone with a head strap (initial phase). Carefully follow detailed capture instructions and submit video recordings through an internal platform, ensuring all required metadata is complete and accurate. Leverage your initiative to independently identify shooting locations within approved settings and comply with privacy, consent, and safety protocols. Transition to using company-provided video equipment and updated workflows in subsequent project phases, recording across public, commercial, and outdoor settings. Coordinate and record group activities with others when assignments require additional participants, ensuring all written consents and permissions are obtained. Maintain high standards of data quality and reliability throughout the project to ensure all deliverables meet specified guidelines. Communicate effectively with project coordinators, reporting progress, challenges, or clarifications as required.

Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in video capture or similar data collection activities, with a keen eye for detail. Reliable access to a high-quality personal smartphone suitable for video recording (for the initial phase). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a particular emphasis on accuracy and clarity in submissions and correspondence. Ability to follow complex instructions with meticulous attention to privacy, consent, and metadata requirements. Comfort navigating both home and public environments for data collection, with adaptability to evolving project needs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate or coordinate with others when group recordings are assigned. Flexibility to manage varied tasks and adapt quickly to new workflows and equipment as the project evolves.