Remote Music Annotator: Instrument Identification Expert

AI Work Expert; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Turing is seeking musical instrument annotation specialists to listen to audio clips, identify instrument families and specific instruments, and apply reference guides to deliver precise annotations. This remote, contractor role supports AI model evaluation and data labeling for music-related projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Music or related field, 3+ years in music or audio work, and a keen ear for instrument timbre. Remote work with flexible scheduling is offered through Turing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in music performance, production, audio engineering, or similar work.
• A trained ear and strong ability to recognize instruments by sound.

Responsibilities

• Listen to short audio clips and identify the instrument family (Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Keyboard, etc.).
• Identify the specific instrument you hear.
• Use provided audio references to guide your decisions.
• Follow clear annotation guidelines and deliver consistent, accurate work.

Skills

Sound and Audio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Music or related field

Job description

Turing is seeking musical instrument annotation specialists to listen to audio clips, identify instrument families and specific instruments, and apply reference guides to deliver precise annotations. This remote, contractor role supports AI model evaluation and data labeling for music-related projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Music or related field, 3+ years in music or audio work, and a keen ear for instrument timbre. Remote work with flexible scheduling is offered through Turing.