Urdu Music Specialist - Lyricist

Obsidian; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,591,000 - 8,416,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models, working in Urdu and English. You will assess AI-generated music across genres and rate it against detailed quality standards.

Responsibilities include comparing lyrics with published songs, rating quality and creativity, and evaluating naturalness of language and regional expressions. Immediate start for a 6-month engagement with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Urdu and ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Urdu music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.
• Broad familiarity with contemporary Urdu genres, sub-genres, and artists.

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

Urdu language proficiency

Lyricist/songwriter experience

Music performance/ composition

Critical listening

Education

Formal training in music performance

Music theory training

Credited or published songwriting work

Tools

Headphones or studio 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 Urdu 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 Urdu, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English

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