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, MBBS or equivalent)
Strong attention to detail and scientific accuracy
Ability to write clear, concise descriptions
Experience with Alt-Text (mandatory)
Experience with scientific literature
Ability to work under pressure and deliver against tight deadline
Reliable internet and contemporary web browser
Academic editing experience (preferred)




Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) (preferred)

Advantages of this Role

100% remote and adaptable
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 b

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