Punjabi Music Expert - Lyricist

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is hiring a Music & Lyrics Expert (Punjabi) on a remote contract. You will evaluate AI-generated music and lyrics, rating quality, creativity, and authenticity, while comparing lyrics to published songs for originality.

The role requires deep Punjabi language skills and knowledge of the Punjabi music scene, plus the ability to follow English instructions with independence. The position is remote, up to 6 months, at 20 hours per week, with immediate start.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across genres and rate it against detailed quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess whether lyrics sound natural, considering word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet evaluation deadlines.

Skills

Punjabi proficiency

Follow English instructions

Songwriting

Music journalism

Punjabi music scene

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 - Punjabi
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 rate it against detailed quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess whether lyrics sound natural, considering word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet evaluation deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

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

Start Date

• Immediate