AI Music & Lyrics Evaluator — Flexible 20h/wk, 6mo

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Start date: immediate; Duration: up to 6 months; Commitment: around 20 hours per week, with no strict cap. We consider all qualified applicants and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Qualifications

• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• 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

Songwriting

Lyricist

Music theory

Critical listening

Evaluation skills

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.

Start date: immediate; Duration: up to 6 months; Commitment: around 20 hours per week, with no strict cap. We consider all qualified applicants and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.