Punjabi Music Expert - Lyricist

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor, in partnership with a leading AI lab, is hiring experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models and assess AI-generated music across genres, rating it against detailed quality standards in Punjabi and English.

You will work with lyrics analysis, ensuring they sound natural and reflect authentic language use, including slang and regional expressions. Immediate start for a period up to six months, with flexible 20-hour weekly commitment.

Qualifications

• Punjabi proficiency required; follow English instructions.
• Experience as songwriter/lyricist/ performer or music journalist.
• 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 and regional expressions.

Skills

Punjabi proficiency

Songwriting experience

Critical listening

Education

Formal music training

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