Alt-Text Subject Matter Expert

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 Ensure descriptions are concise, objective, and accessibility-compliant (max 200 characters for short alt-text) Maintain consistency across similar images within assigned articles Handle complex content including equations, tables, and medical images Meet same-day turnaround requirements Qualifications and Prerequisites Degree (Bachelors, Master's, PhD, or equivalent) Strong attention to detail and scientific accuracy Ability to write clear, concise descriptions Experience with Alt-Text Experience with scientific literature Ability to work under pressure and deliver against tight deadline Reliable internet and modern web browser Academic editing experience (preferred) Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) (preferred) Benefits of this Role 100% remote and flexible Wide variety of interesting projects 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 CACTUS 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 Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024 ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024 Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023 Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023 Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023 India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022 Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022 HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2022 Review AI-generated alt-text for scientific accuracy and technical precision Ensure descriptions are concise, objective, and accessibility-compliant (max 200 characters for short alt-text) Maintain consistency across similar images within assigned articles Handle complex content including equations, tables, and medical images Meet same-day turnaround requirements Degree (Bachelors, Master's, PhD, or equivalent) Strong attention to detail and scientific accuracy Ability to write clear, concise descriptions Experience with Alt-Text Experience with scientific literature Ability to work under pressure and deliver against tight deadline Reliable internet and modern web browser Academic editing experience (preferred) Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) (preferred)