Music Audio Expert - Punjabi | $3.09-$3.55 One-Time Remote
Overview
Mercor is seeking skilled music professionals with deep roots in Punjabi music to help evaluate and improve generative AI models. In this remote, part-time role, you'll listen to AI-generated tracks, judge their quality against rigorous standards, and provide structured feedback that shapes how AI understands music. If you're a producer, songwriter, engineer, or music expert who wants to put your ear to work, this is a unique opportunity to influence cutting-edge music technology.
What You'll Do4
- 1Compare pairs of AI-generated tracks and score them on musicality, originality, prompt adherence, vocal performance, and production/mix quality.
- 2Add detailed annotations to each song, including genre and sub-genre tags, song structure, and vocal/instrumental attributes, using a fixed taxonomy.
- 3Evaluate AI-written lyrics and vocal performances side-by-side with reference material to gauge accuracy and expressiveness.
- 4Assess the quality of musical training data and provide scores that help refine the AI's understanding of great music.
Requirements3
- 1Native or near-native fluency in Punjabi and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
- 2Professional or semi-professional experience in music, either with 3+ years as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer (production track), or deep knowledge of the Punjabi music scene as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist (music & language track).
- 3Access to quality headphones or studio monitors for careful, accurate listening.
Who Should Apply
You're the ideal candidate if you're a music professional who knows Punjabi music inside and out and loves listening critically. Whether you can break down a mix by ear as a producer or you live and breathe contemporary genres as a songwriter or journalist, you're comfortable giving detailed, honest feedback on AI-generated tracks. You're detail-oriented, reliable, and excited to help AI develop a better musical ear.
Salary Insight
This role pays per completed task, not hourly. The average rate is $3.09–$3.55 per task, with shorter tasks at the lower end and longer tasks paying considerably more. Completing more tasks per week can move you into a higher rate band.
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Application Tip
Before applying, pick two or three Punjabi songs and practice describing their production, structure, and vocal qualities out loud. In the 25-minute interview, you'll get to show your listening skills — so being able to articulate what you hear will set you apart.
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