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Music & Lyrics Expert - English (India) | $13-$17/hr Remote

13–17/hr
Remote
Posted August 14, 2026
hourly
80 openings

Overview

Mercor seeks skilled musicians to help test and rate generative music AI models in collaboration with a top AI lab. You’ll review AI-produced tracks across many genres and judge them against thorough quality criteria. The role emphasizes your musical ear and ability to compare lyrics to published songs, focusing on creativity, adherence to prompts, and originality.

What You'll Do4

  • 1Assess AI generated lyrics against existing songs to spot similarities and differences
  • 2Provide structured ratings on quality, creativity, prompt fidelity, and originality
  • 3Judge lyric naturalness through word choice, slang, and regional nuances
  • 4Compare cadence, rhythm, and phrasing with musical cues to ensure coherence

Requirements2

  • 1Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist
  • 2Reliable listening setup such as headphones or studio monitors

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates bring a track record in creating or evaluating lyrics and a keen sense for how language fits music. You should enjoy breaking down lyrics, have a critical ear for tone and regional language, and be comfortable working remotely on a flexible schedule.

Salary Insight

Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $17.00 per hour.

Location

Typeremote
LocationRemote
This is a remote position

Required Skills

lyric writingmusic compositioncritical listeninggenre awareness

Application Tip

Prepare a concise portfolio or link to recent lyric work and be ready to discuss your approach to evaluating lyric quality during the interview.

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