Appen is hiring: Social Media Video Evaluator (United States) in Harrisburg

As a Social Media Video Evaluator at Appen, your primary responsibility will be to watch and evaluate 750 short-form videos on specified social media platforms. You'll be tasked with accurately entering data for each video into our evaluation tool and providing detailed feedback on each clip, helping us to assess user engagement and platform effectiveness.

To qualify for the Social Media Video Evaluator position at Appen, you must be located in the United States and have the ability to create an anonymous email along with temporary social media accounts. Additionally, access to an iOS or Android device capable of screen recording is required to fulfill the job duties effectively.

The video evaluation task for the Social Media Video Evaluator role at Appen is estimated to take around 25-30 hours to complete, where you'll be analyzing a total of 750 short-form videos and providing insightful feedback on each video.

Appen offers competitive compensation for the Social Media Video Evaluator position, which is based on completing the task of evaluating 750 short-form videos. This project-based opportunity ensures that your efforts are rewarded fairly!

To apply for the Social Media Video Evaluator position at Appen, you can submit your application expressing your interest in Project Touchet v7. If selected, you will receive an email with instructions on creating an account before beginning your video evaluation tasks.

When answering this question, reflect on your familiarity with various social media platforms and how you've engaged with video content. Discuss any previous roles or activities that demonstrate your analytical skills in understanding user preferences and trends.

To effectively answer this, emphasize your attention to detail and the processes you follow to maintain accuracy, such as taking notes while watching videos, using checklists, or double-checking your entered data against the video content before submitting your feedback.

Utilize the STAR method to describe a situation where you offered constructive feedback. Highlight your communication skills and the steps you took to frame your feedback positively, ensuring it was both clear and actionable for the creator or team involved.

In your answer, mention tools or strategies you employ to keep track of video evaluations, such as spreadsheets, project management apps, or detailed notes, and explain how these help you manage your time and tasks effectively.

Discuss your time management skills and any techniques you use to prioritize tasks, such as breaking them into smaller goals, setting reminders, and avoiding distractions to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Outline the aspects you focus on while evaluating video content, including clarity, engagement, relevance to the target audience, technical quality, and overall impact, demonstrating that you understand what makes content appealing on social media.

Share your experience with various social media tools and platforms, being honest about your proficiency level while highlighting your willingness to learn and adapt to new tools as needed for the Social Media Video Evaluator position.

Discuss your understanding of viral features such as storytelling, timing, and engaging visuals, as well as how these elements contribute to user interaction and shareability—key points that align with the evaluator's role.

When responding, emphasize your adaptability and awareness of platform-specific trends and audience behavior, explaining how you'd tailor your evaluation methods to account for varying content styles and user expectations.

Express your enthusiasm for contributing to improving user experience through effective video evaluation. Mention your desire to refine your analytical skills and grow within the field of social media content evaluation.