Job description :
Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, is building a global pool of Freelance Alt-Text Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review and validate AI-generated alt-text descriptions for scientific images in STM (Scientific, Technical, Medical) publications.
Job responsibilities:
- Review AI-generated alt-text for scientific accuracy and technical precision
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Ensure descriptions are concise, objective, and accessibility-compliant (max 200 characters for short alt-text)
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Maintain consistency across similar images within assigned articles
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Handle complex content including equations, tables, and medical images
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Meet same-day turnaround requirements
Qualifications and prerequisites:
- Degree (Bachelors, Master's, PhD, or equivalent)
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Strong attention to detail and scientific accuracy
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Ability to write clear, concise descriptions
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Experience with Alt-Text
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Experience with scientific literature
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Ability to work under pressure and deliver against tight deadline
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Reliable internet and modern web browser
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Academic editing experience (preferred)
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Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) (preferred)
Benefits of this role:
- 100% remote and flexible
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Wide variety of interesting projects
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Opportunity to be part of a global contributor pool
Application process:
If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on email with further details.
About Us:
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.
Awards and Recognition:
- Employers of the Future, 2024
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Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024
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ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024
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Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023
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Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023
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Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023
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India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022
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Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022
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HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2022
