AI Tutor - Video Specialist

AI Tutor - Video Specialist

About xAI

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. 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 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.

Responsibilities

You will use proprietary software to provide labels, annotations, and inputs on projects involving video and multimedia elements. You must 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.

Required 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 Qualifications

• 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 & Other Expectations

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit. They 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

US based candidates:$45/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

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.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view ourRecruitment Privacy Notice.

About xAI

xAI is an AI company founded by Elon Musk with the mission to understand the true nature of the universe. They build advanced AI systems including Grok, and seek elite professionals to advance Large Language Models in areas like coding, reasoning, and STEM.

How To Apply

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