French Music Expert - Lyricist

Mercor; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercor is seeking experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models in partnership with a leading AI lab. You will assess AI-generated music across genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in French and English.

Requirements include native-level French and ability to follow English instructions, plus experience as a songwriter/lyricist or music journalist. Ideal candidates own headphones or studio monitors for critical listening, with flexible 20 hours per week

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in French and ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter/lyricist/composer or music journalist, with knowledge of the French music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Responsabilités

• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Evaluate whether lyrics sound natural, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.

Connaissances

French fluency

Lyricist experience

Critical listening

Formation

Formal music training

Description du poste

Mercor is hiring experienced musicians 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 French and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities

• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality

• Evaluate whether lyrics sound natural, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.

Requirements

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

• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the French music scene

• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening

Nice to have

• Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition

• Credited or published songwriting work

• Broad familiarity with contemporary French 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.