Vietnamese Music Expert - Lyricist

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Music & Lyrics Expert - Vietnamese to evaluate AI-generated music and lyrics. This remote contract role requires native Vietnamese proficiency and strong English comprehension to assess quality across both languages.

The candidate will rate lyrics for creativity and authenticity, compare lyrics to published songs, and ensure alignment with detailed quality standards. 20+ hours per week, immediate start, up to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Must have native or near-native Vietnamese ability with strong English instruction-following.
• Experience as songwriter/lyricist or music journalist ideal.
• Familiarity with Vietnamese genres and artists is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across genres in Vietnamese and English.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics to published songs for similarities.
• Rate lyrics on quality, creativity, prompt adherence and originality.
• Assess naturalness of lyrics: word choice, slang, regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve model performance.

Skills

Vietnamese proficiency

Lyric writing

Music evaluation

English comprehension

Education

Formal training in music

Tools

Studio headphones

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Music & Lyrics Expert - Vietnamese

Type:Contract

Compensation:$18/hour

Location:Remote

Duration:Up to 6 months

Commitment:20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres. Rate it against detailed quality standards in both Vietnamese and English.
• 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.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: Native or near-native proficiency in Vietnamese. Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist. Knowledge of the Vietnamese music scene.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.
• Preferred: Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition.
• Credited or published songwriting work.
• Broad familiarity with contemporary Vietnamese genres, sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date

Immediate