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 explicit, 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.

Benefits of this Role
100% remote, flexible, ad hoc work.
Wide variety of compelling projects.
Chance 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 Engineering And Technology Delhi
🏢 Cactus Communications
📍 Delhi