Remote Music & Sound Annotation Specialist

YO AI Labs; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a Music & Sound Annotation Expert to support a customer project focused on music and audio technology. You will analyze recordings, create structured annotations for instruments, tempo and key, and review AI-generated audio descriptions for accuracy.

This contractor role is remote with flexible scheduling (20–25 hours per week). No prior AI experience is required; candidates should have analytical listening, music theory knowledge, attention to detail, and reliable internet.

Qualifications

• Hands-on music or audio experience required.
• Ability to identify instruments, tempo, and key in recordings.
• Reliable internet and quiet workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

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 seeks a Music & Sound Annotation Expert to support a customer project focused on music and audio technology. You will analyze recordings, create structured annotations for instruments, tempo and key, and review AI-generated audio descriptions for accuracy.

This contractor role is remote with flexible scheduling (20–25 hours per week). No prior AI experience is required; candidates should have analytical listening, music theory knowledge, attention to detail, and reliable internet.