Arabic Music Lyrics Specialist

Mercor; Dubai; On-site; AED 86,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Music & Lyrics Expert (Arabic) on a remote contract basis. The role focuses on evaluating AI-generated music and lyrics, rating quality, and ensuring originality. The position requires 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

Ideal candidates will be native or near-native Arabic speakers with lyric writing experience and knowledge of the Arabic music scene, plus ability to follow detailed English instructions.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and ability to follow detailed instructions in English.
• Experience as songwriter/lyricist/performer/composer or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Arabic music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across genres and rate against quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence and originality.
• Assess whether lyrics sound natural focusing on word choice, slang and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Skills

Arabic language

Lyric writing

Songwriting

Music knowledge

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Music & Lyrics Expert - Arabic
Type: Contract
Compensation: $17$34/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Up to 6 months
Commitment: 20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across genres and rate against quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality creativity prompt adherence and originality.
• Assess whether lyrics sound natural focusing on word choice slang and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and ability to follow detailed instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter lyricist performer composer or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Arabic music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Preferred

• Formal training in music performance theory or composition.
• Credited or published songwriting work.
• Broad familiarity with contemporary Arabic genres sub-genres and artists.

Start Date

• Immediate

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