German Music Critic - Songwriter

Mercor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 41.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Start date is immediate for a six-month project with flexible hours up to 20 per week. Applicants should bring strong listening skills, hands-on experience in music creation or journalism, and the ability to follow precise instructions in English.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

German language proficiency

Follow English instructions

Songwriting / lyricist experience

Music journalist / composer knowledge

Tools

Headphones or studio monitors

Jobbeschreibung

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

Application & Onboarding

• Upload your resume and complete the application steps, including the Bilingual Competency Interview in German
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days

Apply today and put your musical expertise to work.

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