Freelance Alt-Text Subject Matter Expert (SME) Overview 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 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) in relevant scientific, technical and medical domain

Strong attention to detail and scientific accuracy

Ability to write clear, concise descriptions

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)



Subject Area Expertise in one or more of the following domains: Medicine (Cardiology | Surgery | Oncology | Neurology etc.) | Nursing, Dentistry, Veterinary, Health Professions | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics | Engineering (Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical etc.) | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science | Life Sciences (Biochemistry | Genetics | Molecular Biology) | Immunology and Microbiology | Neuroscience | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Energy | Environmental Science | Materials Science | Mathematics | Physics and Astronomy | Arts and Humanities | Business | Management and Accounting | Decision Sciences | Economics | Econometrics and Finance | Psychology | Social Sciences.

Perks of this Role 100% remote, flexible, ad hoc work.

Wide variety of interesting projects.

Opportunity to be part of a global contributor pool.

Additional Information

If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on email with further details.

📌 Alt Text Subject Matter Expert - Medicine (Udupi)
🏢 Cactus Communications
📍 Udupi