Punjabi Music Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $15/hr

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Music & Lyrics Expert - Punjabi to evaluate AI-generated music and lyrics from a remote, contract-based role. The ideal candidate will rate quality, creativity, and originality while matching lyrics to regional expression and audience expectations. Start immediately; 20 hours/week for up to 6 months.

Required Punjabi fluency and ability to follow English instructions; prior songwriting, lyricist, performer, or journalist experience is valued. Remote work with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Punjabi.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as 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 diverse genres. Rate against quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs. Identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess naturalness of lyrics, focusing on word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously. Maintain flexible hours.

Skills

Punjabi fluency

Follow English instructions

Songwriting experience

Punjabi music scene knowledge

Education

Formal training in music performance/theory/composition

Tools

Studio monitors/headphones

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
• Start Date: Immediate

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across diverse genres. Rate against quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs. Identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess naturalness of lyrics, focusing on word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously. Maintain flexible hours.

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.