Remote Music & Audio Annotation Specialist

YO AI Labs; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Music & Sound Annotation Expert to support a customer project focused on music and audio technology. You will analyze recordings, create structured annotations, and evaluate AI-generated audio descriptions.

This is a remote contractor role with flexible hours. Responsibilities include annotating recordings for instruments, tempo, key and background sounds; reviewing AI outputs for accuracy; and documenting findings with clear notes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on music or audio experience.
• Experience as a musician, producer, sound engineer, educator, or audio professional.
• Ability to identify instruments, tempo, and musical key in complex recordings.
• Quality headphones, quiet workspace, and reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Annotate short audio recordings for instruments, tempo, key, and background sounds.
• Compare recordings and identify similarities and differences.
• Review AI-generated audio descriptions for accuracy.
• Document findings with clear, evidence-based notes.
• Participate in onboarding, calibration, and weekly syncs.

Skills

Analytical Listening

Music Theory

Audio Annotation

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Instrument & Tempo Identification

Audio Analysis

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking a Music & Sound Annotation Expert to support a customer project focused on music and audio technology. You will analyze recordings, create structured annotations, and evaluate AI-generated audio descriptions.

This is a remote contractor role with flexible hours. Responsibilities include annotating recordings for instruments, tempo, key and background sounds; reviewing AI outputs for accuracy; and documenting findings with clear notes.