Tamil Music Expert - Lyricist

Mercor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is hiring experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models in Singapore. You will assess AI-generated lyrics and music across genres, rating quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.

The role requires Tamil language proficiency and the ability to follow detailed English instructions. Ideal candidates will have experience as songwriters, lyricists, performers, composers, or music journalists with knowledge of the Tamil music scene and access to high-quality

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Tamil and ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist with knowledge of the Tamil 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

Tamil language proficiency

Following detailed instructions

Critical listening

Education

Formal training in music (performance/theory/composition)

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