Music & Lyrics Expert - Fully Remote

Mercor; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is hiring experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models and assess AI-generated lyrics using Mandarin Chinese and English. You will compare lyrics with published songs, rate quality and originality, and judge naturalness of language across diverse genres.

The role supports a partnership with a leading AI lab, involves detailed quality assessments, and offers a flexible schedule around 20 hours per week for up to six months.

Qualifications

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

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

Mandarin Chinese proficiency

English comprehension

Music industry experience

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 Mandarin Chinese 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 Mandarin Chinese, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English


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