Telugu Music & Lyrics Specialist

Obsidian; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Key responsibilities include comparing AI-generated lyrics with published songs, rating lyrics for quality and originality, and judging naturalness and regional expressions.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Telugu, with ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as songwriter/lyricist or music journalist with Telugu scene knowledge.
• Strong critical listening and analytical skills for AI-generated lyrics.

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

Lyric writing

Music analysis

Critical listening

Telugu fluency

Tools

Studio headphones/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 Telugu 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 Telugu, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English


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