Malayalam Music Expert - Evaluator

Mercor; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor invites experienced musicians to join a project in Kuala Lumpur to evaluate generative music AI models. You will assess AI-generated lyrics across genres, rating quality, creativity, and adherence to prompts, in Malayalam and English.

Native or near-native Malayalam proficiency and understanding of English instructions are essential, along with experience in songwriting or music journalism. Access to studio headphones or monitors is expected.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Malayalam and able to follow detailed written English instructions.
• Experience as songwriter/lyricist/composer or music journalist; knowledge of Malayalam music scene.
• Access to suitable listening equipment for critical evaluation.

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

Malayalam fluency

English instruction following

Critical listening

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