Punjabi Music Expert - Lyricist

Mercor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

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 genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Punjabi and English.

Start date is immediate, with a contract lasting up to 6 months, typically around 20 hours per week. Applicants should have Punjabi proficiency, experience in music creation or journalism, and access to headphones/studio monitors for critical listening.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Punjabi proficiency

Instruction following (English)

Songwriting / lyricist experience

Music industry knowledge

Education

Formal training in music performance/theory/composition

Tools

Headphones or studio monitors

Job description

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 Punjabi 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 Punjabi, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Punjabi 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 Punjabi 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.