Hindi Music Expert - Lyricist

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Music & Lyrics Expert - Hindi for remote, contract work. You will evaluate AI-generated music, compare lyrics, and rate quality across genres, working 20+ hours per week. Immediate start for up to 6 months.

The ideal candidate is a native or near-native Hindi speaker with experience as a songwriter or lyricist, and can follow detailed English instructions. Remote, paid hourly.

Qualifications

• Hindi language proficiency for lyric work.
• Ability to follow detailed English instructions.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Hindi music scene.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across genres.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs; identify similarities/differences.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess whether lyrics sound natural, considering word choice, slang, regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet project goals.

Skills

Hindi proficiency

Follow English instructions

Songwriting/lyricist/artist experience

Knowledge of Hindi music scene

Headphones/monitor for critical listen

Education

Formal training in music performance/theory/composition

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 - Hindi
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. Rate it against detailed quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs. Identify similarities and differences.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess whether lyrics sound natural. Consider word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously. Maintain flexible hours to meet project goals.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native proficiency in Hindi.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Hindi 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 Hindi genres, sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• Complete the application steps, including the Bilingual Competency Interview in Hindi
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

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