Music Producer - Urdu Specialist

Mercor; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced music producers and audio engineers to evaluate generative music AI models. You will assess AI-generated music across genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Urdu and English.

Responsibilities include comparing songs on musicality and production quality, labeling by genre and instruments, and reviewing lyrics against references. The role is part-time with flexible hours, roughly 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Urdu proficiency; able to follow detailed English instructions.
• 2+ years’ experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated songs on musicality, creativity, and mix quality.
• Label songs by genre, structure, instruments, and vocals.
• Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals against reference material.

Skills

Urdu proficiency

English instructions

Critical listening

Music production

Education

Music theory training

Credited productions

Tools

Headphones

Studio monitors

Job description

Mercor is hiring experienced music producers and audio engineers to evaluate generative music AI models, in partnership with a leading AI lab.

You will assess AI-generated music across a wide range of genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Urdu and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated songs head-to-head on musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and production/mix quality

• Label songs by genre, structure, instruments, vocals, and other musical characteristics

• Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals against reference material for quality and accuracy

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Urdu, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English

• 2+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer

• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening

Nice to have

• Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition

• Credited or commercially released production, engineering, or mixing work

• Broad familiarity with contemporary Urdu genres, sub-genres, and artists

Project Timeline

• Start date: immediate

• Duration: up to 6 months

• Commitment: flexible. Most experts work around 20 hours per week; there is no cap

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.