Music & Lyrics Expert - Thai

Mercor; United States; Remote; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is hiring experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models, working in Thai and English. You will assess AI-generated music across a wide range of genres and rate it against detailed quality standards.

Responsibilities include comparing lyrics to published songs, rating quality and originality, and evaluating natural language including slang and regional expressions. Immediate start with a task-based schedule.

Qualifications

• Thai language proficiency at native or near-native level; follow English instructions precisely.
• Experience as songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist with Thai knowledge.
• 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

Thai language proficiency

Follow English instructions

Songwriting / music composition

Thai music industry knowledge

Critical listening

Education

Formal training in music performance/theory/composition

Credited or published songwriting work

Tools

Headphones

Studio monitors

Job description

Pay: $5/task
Commitment: Task based, ~20 h/week
Field: Arts & Design

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 Thai 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 Thai, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Thai 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 Thai 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
• Compensation: paid per task. Each task type has a set time estimate, and your per-task rate is based on your location.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.