Urdu Music Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $42/hr

mercor; Pakistan; Remote; PKR 5,340,000 - 16,019,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Music & Lyrics Expert for a remote, contract role. You will evaluate AI-generated music across genres, rate lyrics against quality standards, and compare lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.

You will work independently to meet deadlines with 20+ hours per week. Native Urdu, ability to follow English instructions, and background as a songwriter or lyricist are required.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Urdu proficiency.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Urdu music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres and rate against quality standards.
• 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.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Skills

Urdu proficiency

Follow English instructions

Songwriting/lyricist experience

Knowledge of Urdu music scene

Critical listening with headphones

Education

Formal training in music

Published songwriting work

Tools

Headphones

Job description

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Music & Lyrics Expert - Urdu Type: Contract Compensation: $14–$42/hour Location: Remote Duration: Up to 6 months Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres and rate against quality standards.
• 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.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Native or near-native proficiency in Urdu.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Urdu music scene .
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Preferred

• Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition.
• Credited or published songwriting work.
• Broad familiarity with contemporary Urdu genres , sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date Immediate