Music & Lyrics Expert - Punjabi

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 Punjabi 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 Punjabi, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English

- Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Punjabi 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 Punjabi 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

- Compensation: this role is currently paid hourly. The pay structure may move to per-task during the project; if it does, your effective hourly rate will stay the same.

**Application & Onboarding**

- Upload your resume and complete the application steps, including the Bilingual Competency Interview in Punjabi

- Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days

Apply today and put your musical expertise to work.

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