Remote Music & Lyrics Evaluator for AI — Contract

Embedded Shishya; United States; Remote; USD 32,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Music & Lyrics Expert to evaluate AI-generated music and lyrics across genres from a remote, contract position. Immediate start with 20+ hours/week for up to six months is offered.

The role requires experience as a songwriter/lyricist or related field, plus strong listening skills and familiarity with contemporary music. This is a freelance engagement with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience as songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.
• Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres 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, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Skills

Songwriting

Lyric writing

Critical listening

Education

Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Music & Lyrics Expert to evaluate AI-generated music and lyrics across genres from a remote, contract position. Immediate start with 20+ hours/week for up to six months is offered.

The role requires experience as a songwriter/lyricist or related field, plus strong listening skills and familiarity with contemporary music. This is a freelance engagement with flexible scheduling.