Data Annotator | $45/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; India; Remote; INR 3,925,000 - 5,887,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Music & Sound Annotation Expert for a remote, contract-based role. You will listen to field recordings, annotate instruments, tempo, key, and background sounds, and compare versions from different locations.

You will also review AI clip descriptions and provide concise accuracy notes. The role requires strong music/audio experience, precise listening skills, and the ability to annotate using a web platform, with clear written English for notes.

Qualifications

• Experience in music or audio.
• Strong analytical listening to identify individual instruments.
• Ability to identify tempo and musical key with relative pitch.
• Detail-oriented annotation work using a web platform.
• Clear written English for brief, evidence-based notes.

Responsibilities

• Listen to 30 recordings, 90 seconds each, and annotate instruments, tempo, key, and background sounds.
• Compare paired recordings from different locations and assess changes.
• Review AI model clip descriptions and mark accuracy with brief explanations.
• Attend onboarding/calibration session and participate in a weekly sync.

Skills

Music experience

Analytical listening

Tempo and key detection

Annotation on web platform

Written English

Job description

Position: Music & Sound Annotation Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30 - $45/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Listen to 30 90 second field recordings and complete structured annotations including instruments, tempo, key, and background sounds.
• Compare paired recordings of the same song captured at different locations and assess changes.
• Review AI model descriptions of clips and mark accuracy with brief written explanations.
• Attend a paid onboarding/calibration session and participate in a short weekly sync.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in music or audio.
• Strong analytical listening skills to identify individual instruments in complex mixes.
• Ability to identify tempo and musical key with relative pitch.
• Comfortable with detail-oriented annotation work using a web platform.
• Clear written English for brief, evidence-based notes.

Application Process

• Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage