Remote Music & Audio Annotation Specialist

YO AI Labs; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 34,000 - 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. No prior AI experience is required.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical listening, music theory, and attention to detail, with the ability to identify instruments, tempo, and musical key in complex recordings. Remote work with flexible scheduling.

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. No prior AI experience is required.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical listening, music theory, and attention to detail, with the ability to identify instruments, tempo, and musical key in complex recordings. Remote work with flexible scheduling.