Music Annotator Music Theory & Production | Freelance

Innodata India; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Innodata India seeks skilled Music Annotators with advanced degrees in music composition or theory and practical music production experience. The role involves analyzing audio recordings and writing detailed descriptions of structure, harmony, rhythm, and production techniques.

Candidates must demonstrate strong knowledge of theory and instrumentation, ability to identify musical elements by ear, and excellent written English. Resume screening and quality checks are mandatory for consideration.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of music theory, composition, arrangement, and instrumentation.
• Identify chord progressions, tempo, rhythm, sections, and production effects by ear.
• Excellent English fluency and the ability to write clear, precise, technical descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing audio recordings and writing detailed, accurate descriptions of musical structure, instrumentation, harmony, rhythm, melody, dynamics, and production techniques.

Skills

Music theory

Music composition

Music arrangement

Instrumentation

Chord progressions

Tempo

Rhythm

Production techniques

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Music Composition or Music Theory

PhD in Music Composition or Music Theory

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking skilled Music Annotators with a Masters or PhD in Music Composition or Music Theory and at least 1 year of hands-on music production experience. The role involves analyzing audio recordings and writing detailed, accurate descriptions of musical structure, instrumentation, harmony, rhythm, melody, dynamics, and production techniques.

Key Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of music theory, composition, arrangement, and instrumentation.
• Ability to identify chord progressions, tempo, rhythm, musical sections, and production effects by ear.
• Excellent English fluency and the ability to write clear, precise, technical descriptions.
• Must pass resume screening and project-specific quality checks.

Note:

General music interest or genre familiarity alone is insufficient. Relevant academic qualifications and practical music production experience are mandatory.