Music Producer - Malayalam Expert

Mercor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced music producers and audio engineers to evaluate generative music AI models in collaboration with a leading AI lab. You will assess AI-generated music across genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, using Malayalam and English.

Responsibilities include head-to-head comparisons of musicality, creativity, and production quality, labeling by genre and structure, and reviewing lyrics and vocal tracks for accuracy.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Malayalam and ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated songs head-to-head on musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and production/mix quality.
• Label songs by genre, structure, instruments, vocals, and other musical characteristics.
• Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals against reference material for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Malayalam language

Music production

Audio engineering

Quality assessment

Tools

Headphones

Studio monitors

DAW software

Job description

Mercor is hiring experienced music producers and audio engineers 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 Malayalam and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated songs head-to-head on musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and production/mix quality

• Label songs by genre, structure, instruments, vocals, and other musical characteristics

• Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals against reference material for quality and accuracy

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Malayalam, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English

• 2+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer

• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening

Nice to have

• Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition

• Credited or commercially released production, engineering, or mixing work

• Broad familiarity with contemporary Malayalam 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.