Mercor
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Music & Lyrics Expert - Arabic | $17-$34/hr Remote

17–34/hr
Remote
Posted August 14, 2026
hourly
80 openings

Overview

Mercor is seeking seasoned musicians to test and rate generative music AI models in collaboration with a top AI research lab. The role focuses on evaluating AI produced music across diverse genres and languages, delivering structured quality assessments in Arabic and English. You’ll help shape how these models understand lyrics, rhythm, and expression through careful analysis and feedback. This remote, hourly engagement stands out for its blend of creative insight and technical evaluation.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Compare AI generated lyrics against published songs to spot similarities and potential infringement
  • 2Assign quality scores based on creativity, alignment to prompts, coherence, and originality
  • 3Assess naturalness of lyrics including word choice, slang, and regional phrasing across Arabic and English
  • 4Provide clear, actionable feedback to improve lyric writing and model prompts
  • 5Participate in a bilingual competency interview and onboarding to ensure alignment with project standards

Requirements3

  • 1Native or near native Arabic proficiency with strong comprehension of English written instructions
  • 2Experience in songwriting, lyric creation, performance, composition, or music journalism with knowledge of the Arabic music scene
  • 3Reliable listening setup such as headphones or studio monitors for critical evaluation

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates are creative music professionals who combine deep industry knowledge with a keen ear for language and lyric nuance. If you enjoy dissecting lyrics, understand regional Arabic expressions, and can follow English guidelines precisely, you’ll thrive in this analytical yet artistic role.

Salary Insight

Pay ranges from $17.00 to $34.00 per hour on an hourly remote basis.

Location

Typeremote
LocationRemote
This is a remote position

Required Skills

arabic language proficiencylyric writing and analysismusic theory or compositioncritical listeningbilingual communication

Application Tip

Prepare a short portfolio or sample lyric analysis in both Arabic and English to demonstrate bilingual evaluation and your ability to critique AI generated lyrics.

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