Hindi Music Expert - Lyricist

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models, collaborating with a leading AI lab. You will assess AI-generated music across genres and rate lyrics based on quality and originality. Proficiency in Hindi and English is required, with instructions-following accuracy.

Start date is immediate, with a six-month horizon and about 20 hours per week. Experience as a songwriter or music journalist is preferred, along with access to headphones or studio monitors for

Qualifications

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

Hindi proficiency

English instructions

Music industry knowledge

Tools

Headphones

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