Remote Musician Job - 42981

Turing; Mumbai Suburban; Remote; INR 689,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

All equipment provided

Flexible engagement

Training provided

Job summary

A tech research organization in Mumbai is inviting musicians to participate in a unique project aimed at shaping future AI models. Participants will wear GoPro cameras during their activities to capture footage over a flexible two-week engagement period. Ideal candidates should be fluent in English and engaged in non-customer-facing roles. Equipment will be provided, and training will be offered.

Qualifications

• Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles.
• Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips.
• Participants should have consent to record in the work environment.
• Able to review and upload video clips.

Responsibilities

• Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days.
• Record a minimum of 7 hours per day and upload footage at the end of each day.
• Upload footage daily and choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to segments.

Skills

Fluent English

Manual or creative work experience

Video recording

GoPro operation

Tools

GoPro camera

Job description

Role Overview

Turing is inviting musicians to participate in a unique research initiative. As part of the Common Lives Project, you and a fellow musician will wear GoPros during your collaborative practice or recording sessions. Your footage will power future AI models that understand complex, real-world activities.

Responsibilities

• Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2-week window
• Record a minimum of 7 hours per day, with flexibility to take breaks and pause the camera for privacy
• At the end of each day, spend around 2 hours to:
  • Upload your footage to a secure platform
  • Choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment

Household Requirements

• No children (under 18) present or visiting during the recording period
• All adults in the space must be fluent English speakers and consent to being recorded
• Must live in a private, self-contained apartment, building, or indoor work environment
• All household members must agree to appear in the footage

Participant Requirements

• Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles (e.g., not retail or child care)
• Participants who share the same workplace or household should both have a GoPro mounted during the activity
• Preferably engaged in manual or creative work (e.g., chef, baker, artist, carpenter, musician, electrician, mechanic)
• Must be self-employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment
• Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips

Technical Requirements

• Must have access to a computer and internet connection
• Comfortable using web-based tools for uploading and reviewing clips (training will be provided)
• GoPro camera and all accessories will be provided for the duration of the project

Perks of Freelancing With Turing

• Play a vital role in shaping the future of human-centered AI research
• Short-term, flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine
• All equipment provided by Turing
• Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative
• Commitment Required: 5 recording days within a 2-week window
• Engagement Type: Contractor / Freelance
• Duration: 2 weeks (plus setup and review time)

Application Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief screening
• Once accepted, Turing will ship all necessary equipment and provide onboarding instructions
• Participants will receive training on how to record, upload, and review their footage securely

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet