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Dyna Robotics

Data Annotation Specialist

As a Data Annotation Specialist, you will be pivotal in iterating on our AI system by annotating ... Responsibilities : • Manually annotate video sequences (boxes/masks/keypoints), track IDs, and ...

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How much do video annotation jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for video annotation in the United States is $59,788.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Video Annotation job?

A Video Annotation job involves labeling objects, activities, or events within videos to help train machine learning models. Annotators use specialized tools to draw bounding boxes, segment frames, or classify scenes to improve AI's ability to recognize visuals. This work is essential for applications like autonomous vehicles, facial recognition, and action recognition in AI systems.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Video Annotation specialist?

As a Video Annotation specialist, your daily tasks will generally involve watching video footage, identifying relevant objects or actions, and accurately labeling or tagging frames according to specific project guidelines. You may also review and validate annotations to ensure quality and consistency, collaborate with team members or project managers to clarify labeling instructions, and document any ambiguities or challenges encountered during annotation. Most roles are structured with clear targets or quotas for completed work, and you may work independently or as part of a larger team supporting AI development projects. The position requires strong concentration and the ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Video Annotation position, and why are they important?

To excel in Video Annotation, you need strong attention to detail, visual analysis skills, and familiarity with video processing concepts, often supported by a diploma or coursework in computer science or a related field. Knowledge of annotation tools such as CVAT, Labelbox, or VGG Image Annotator, and, in some cases, experience with basic scripting or data management platforms, is highly valued. Excellent focus, time management, and the ability to follow precise instructions help individuals stand out in this position. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and quality of annotated video data, which directly impacts AI and machine learning model performance.

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Infographic showing various Video Annotation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 42% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 46% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 53% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,788 per year, or $28.7 per hour.
Survey Watch Stander / Video Annotator - Level I (Gulf Video Survey)

Survey Watch Stander / Video Annotator - Level I (Gulf Video Survey)

Think Tank, Inc.

Panama City, FL • On-site

Contractor

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

*US Citizenship Required

*Position is Subject to Contract Award

Position Overview

Learn GCRF at-sea duties and perform as a Survey Watch Stander for reef fish surveys conducted on NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessels and participate on other PEMD resource surveys, as requested. Requires work on NOAA Ships and/or small Research Vessels for fisheries and water quality sampling and experience at troubleshooting issues with limited resources while at sea.

Position Title

Survey Watch Stander and Video Annotation (Level I)

Labor Category

Technical Support Services – Level I

Location

Pascagoula, MS or Panama City, FL

Start Date

TBD – Upon Award

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hrs/week (extended hours during surveys)

Security

Low Risk – Public Trust Background Investigation Required

Travel

Domestic and international travel may be required for at-sea surveys, project-related workshops, and working group meetings; authorized by COR

Key Responsibilities

a) Survey Duties

At sea duties focus on video camera and CTD deployments, habitat mapping, and other environmental data collection. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Survey watch stander.
  • Pre survey and post survey inventory of equipment and gear.
  • Preparing and loading survey gear, supplies and equipment.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
  • Learning to conduct data collection, biological and/or environmental sampling and logging and processing data and/or samples under field conditions, as required and according to prescribed SOP.
  • Unload gear/equipment, clean and store equipment, log and appropriately store data upon completion of each survey.

b) Laboratory Duties

Primary duties revolve around annotation of video for habitat and species detection and enumeration. Collected video data is annotated using a semi-automated multi-stage process including 1) automated processing in Google Cloud Platform using VIAME software, 2) human-in-the-loop review and correction, 3) data review and QA/QC, 4) data output/ingest into GCRF Oracle databases, 4) updating GitHUB data for updates and project management. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Learning annotation SOP's for GFISHER and PRDW video data based on prescribed SOPs for the survey.
  • Identify marine fishes in all life stages from diverse habitats of the Gulf of America and adjacent seas
  • Updating annotation tracking sheets.
  • Communicating with reviewers and survey coordinator on annotations.

c) Data Management Support

Basic duties include data entry, QA/QC, and validation. In the near future these will also include learning the use of AI/ML software and managing outputs to post-process data.

  • Identify marine fishes in all life stages from diverse habitats of the Gulf of America and adjacent seas
  • Data entry or upload into GCRF Oracle databases.
  • QA/QC of data entry and fixes where necessary.
  • Updating annotation tracking sheets and GitHUB project management tools.

d) Outreach and Education

Participate in public outreach and education efforts. Examples of outreach and education activities include marine science education at local schools, participating as judges for local science fairs, conducting and participating in outreach and education tours of the SEFSC facilities and NOAA ships (in conjunction with federal employees), manning of outreach booths at local fairs and festivals.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

  • BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study (volunteer experience valued).
  • Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Capable of writing reports at the college level.
  • Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys. Knowledge and identification of reef taxa from the Gulf of America.
  • Knowledge of endangered or threatened species.
  • Sea going contractors who participate on research cruises on Office of Marine and Aviation Operations' NOAA ships will be required to annually/biennially (age dependent) submit a NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NOAA Form 57- 10-01) and Tuberculosis Screening Form (NOAA Form NF 57-10-02) to OMAO health services to determine fitness for sea duty. Sea going contractors must have a current tetanus vaccine (once every 10 years).

Required Training

Training Requirement

Due Date

NOAA IT security (required for all contractors)

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

NOAA Safety training (required for all contractors working at a Government facility)

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

Records Management 101 (required for all contractors)

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Active Threats to the Workplace Awareness Seminar

Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start

Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Training IAW NAM 1330-52.222-70(b)(6)

Certificates due no later than 5 business days after contract/task order start

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