Colorist & Finishing Editor

$70–110/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~40 hrs/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: US
Field: Creative

Evaluate generative video for color consistency, skin tones, finishing artifacts, scene transitions and editorial rhythm. The work also includes curating difficult benchmarks, defining failure taxonomies and improving reviewer guidance.

The work

You would review generated footage at both shot and sequence level, identifying color shifts, skin-tone problems, contrast errors, banding, compression and weak editorial rhythm. Day-to-day work also includes grading or editing reference material, curating difficult benchmarks and writing actionable notes that distinguish creative choices from technical failures.

What the platform screens for

The screen is likely to verify at least seven years of post-production experience, credits on two or more professional films and depth in one or more relevant specialties. Expect follow-up on DI or finishing color, online conform and delivery, narrative editing, post-production supervision, color science, HDR workflows and practical use of generative tools. Precise descriptions of decisions, scopes and deliverables will matter more than broad claims about visual taste.

Evaluation responsibilities

The role helps define standards for shot matching, skin tones, multi-shot pacing, clean cuts and HDR preparation. It also involves building a useful taxonomy of model failures, selecting benchmark examples, calibrating reviewers and refining captions so that color and editorial details are described consistently.

Logistics

This is a W-2 position with Cincinnatus LLC, with potential placement at an AI lab as part of its extended workforce. The expected commitment is approximately 40 hours per week during weekdays. The listing does not specify whether the engagement is remote or how much work is asynchronous, and access to a color-accurate 4K/HDR display is preferred rather than stated as required. Observed on the listing: Pay band: $70–110/hr

What they look for

7+ years of professional post-production, color grading or editorial finishing experience
Credits on at least two professional films
Professional depth in DI color, finishing or online editorial, narrative editing, post-production supervision, or color science and pipeline work
Shot matching, skin-tone evaluation, HDR preparation and detection of banding, compression and contrast problems
Hands-on use of generative tools to create and finish visual test samples
Precise written critique for captions, evaluation templates and reviewer calibration

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This verifies the stated experience and film-credit thresholds while separating hands-on responsibility from general participation on a post-production team.
A strong answer: Give a chronological summary with named or verifiable credits, role titles, project types and concrete ownership such as grading, conform, online, mastering or final editorial decisions. Clarify where another facility or specialist held final responsibility.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by listing recognizable projects without explaining their credited role, exact deliverables or which decisions they personally made.

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