Music & Lyrics Specialist - Remote | Upto $15/hr

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor, a San Francisco–based company connecting elite talent with AI research labs, seeks a Music & Lyrics Expert - Malayalam for a remote contract role. You will evaluate AI-generated music and lyrics, rate quality and originality, and help ensure alignment with published standards. Expect 20+ hours per week over a six‑month project.

Start date is immediate. Required: native or near-native Malayalam, ability to follow detailed English instructions, and experience as a songwriter, lyricist,

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Malayalam.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Malayalam music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across genres and assess quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Evaluate lyrics for naturalness, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet project goals.

Skills

Malayalam proficiency

Instruction following (English)

Songwriting/lyricist experience

Knowledge of Malayalam music scene

Critical listening equipment

Education

Formal training in music

Tools

Headphones or studio monitors

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 - Malayalam

Type: Contract

Compensation: $15/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: Up to 6 months

Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• • Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres and assess quality standards.
• • Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• • Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• • Evaluate lyrics for naturalness, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• • Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet project goals.

Qualifications

Must-Have

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

Start Date • Immediate

Resources & Support

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