Telugu Music & Lyrics Specialist

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking experienced musicians in San Francisco, CA, to evaluate generative music AI models. You will work in Telugu and English, comparing AI-generated lyrics to published songs and rating them on quality and originality.

The role requires native Telugu proficiency, a background in songwriting or music journalism, and critical listening skills. Start immediately for a project of up to 6 months, typically around 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Telugu; ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Evaluate whether lyrics sound natural, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.

Skills

Telugu proficiency

English instructions

Songwriter experience

Critical listening

Job description

Mercor is hiring experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models, in partnership with a leading AI lab.

You will assess AI-generated music across a wide range of genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Telugu and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities

• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality

• Evaluate whether lyrics sound natural, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Telugu, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English

• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Telugu music scene

• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening

Nice to have

• Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition

• Credited or published songwriting work

• Broad familiarity with contemporary Telugu genres, sub-genres, and artists

Project Timeline

• Start date: immediate

• Duration: up to 6 months

• Commitment: flexible. Most experts work around 20 hours per week; there is no cap

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.