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Data-Video Generalist (US-based) at micro1
Contributors film themselves doing ordinary household chores from a first-person view, using a smartphone on a head-worn mount, to produce video for AI training. Onboarding includes a phone check plus an interview run by AI, and identity verification is needed before a contract is issued. Pay is by the hour of approved footage.
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micro1 uses nearly the same posting for several related roles. The main page for this group is At-Home Video Recorder; this page covers the Data-Video Generalist (US-based) version.
What you would do
- Film household chores in first person with your smartphone
- Record synchronized video during specified physical tasks
- Finish a phone compatibility check and AI-enabled interview during onboarding
What the listing asks for
- Own a compatible phone: iPhone 12 or later, Pixel 6 to 9, or Galaxy S21 or later
- Comfortable wearing the phone mount gear shipped to you
- Physical ability to do repetitive movements safely
- Eligible to work in the US
- Pass identity verification promptly after being contacted (48 hours is the stated window)
Suits people who live in the listed states, own a qualifying phone and are happy to film routine chores while wearing a head-mounted phone.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Job Title: Data-Video Generalist
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote - based in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Job Summary
Get paid from home in this fully remote opportunity by recording your everyday household chores with your cellphone. Simply film your normal daily activities from a first-person point of view and earn money.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture household tasks using your smartphone during specified physical tasks.
- Record synchronized video footage.
- Complete a device compatibility check and an AI-enabled interview during onboarding.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must own a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or later, Google Pixel 6 to 9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later.
- Must be comfortable wearing a phone mount equipment shipped to you.
- Physical capability to perform repetitive movement tasks safely.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Compensation Structure
- You will be paid per hour of recorded video that you submit that is in line with project guidelines.
Start Timeline & Availability
- Roles are being filled with immediate availability, with your starting time dependent on the shipping time of headstrap equipment to your home.
Equipment Requirements
- Mobile: You'll need a smartphone to complete this project. You'll use it to record yourself while performing the required tasks.
- Head Strap / Wearable: You'll also need a head strap to record first-person videos while doing your chores. We will pay you $20 as a signing bonus and reimbursement for your after you complete 20 hours of work with us!
headstrap purchase
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Candidates who meet the project’s location and equipment requirements will be contacted soon to complete an identity verification process. Selected candidates should be able to complete this ID verification within 48 hours of being contacted. Successful verification is required before the contract can be issued for signature.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. It describes pay this way: paid by the hour of approved video footage. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Collection listings usually specify the device, the setting and the number of items. Read the equipment and location requirements first, because they decide whether you can take part.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What does video data mean?
In micro1's Data-Video Generalist role, video data means footage you record yourself: everyday household chores filmed from a first-person point of view with your own smartphone on a head-worn mount, which is then used to train AI systems. The listing requires a compatible phone, comfort wearing the mount and US work eligibility, and pay is per hour of footage that follows project guidelines.
What type of data is a video?
This site does not cover general definitions of data types. In this micro1 role, the video itself is the work product: contributors film household chores from a first-person view with a smartphone on a head mount, and the footage is used for AI training. The listing says pay is per hour of submitted video that follows project guidelines.
How much does the Data-Video Generalist (US-based) role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. It describes pay this way: paid by the hour of approved video footage. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Data-Video Generalist (US-based) role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, US, only in a listed set of states. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Data-Video Generalist (US-based) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other video and photo data collection roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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