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Music & Lyrics Expert - Norwegian

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native or near-native proficiency in Norwegian
  • Strong ability to read and follow detailed written instructions in English
  • Professional or substantial experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist
  • Strong knowledge of the Norwegian music industry and contemporary music landscape

Responsibilities

  • Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs and identify meaningful similarities or overlaps
  • Evaluate lyrics for quality, creativity, originality, prompt adherence, and overall lyrical effectiveness
  • Assess whether lyrics sound natural and authentic to Norwegian speakers
  • Provide clear feedback that can help improve AI-generated music and lyric outputs

Key facts

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Following Directions

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Company size11 - 50

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Job description

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Compensation: $42-$78 per hour

1. Overview

We are seeking experienced musicians and music professionals to contribute to a research project focused on evaluating and improving generative AI models for music and lyrics.

As a Music & Lyrics Expert - Norwegian, you will assess AI-generated lyrics across different musical styles and evaluate them against detailed quality standards. Your expertise in songwriting, performance, composition, or the Norwegian music landscape will help determine whether AI-generated content is natural, creative, original, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the intended prompt.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of the Norwegian music scene and native or near-native Norwegian language proficiency.

Requirements

2. Key Responsibilities

  • Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs and identify meaningful similarities or overlaps.
  • Evaluate lyrics for:
    • Quality
    • Creativity
    • Originality
    • Prompt adherence
    • Overall lyrical effectiveness
  • Assess whether lyrics sound natural and authentic to Norwegian speakers.
  • Evaluate word choice, phrasing, slang, idioms, regional expressions, and cultural nuances.
  • Apply detailed evaluation guidelines consistently across different genres and lyrical styles.
  • Identify awkward, unnatural, repetitive, or culturally inappropriate language.
  • Provide clear feedback that can help improve AI-generated music and lyric outputs.
  • Use critical listening skills and professional musical judgment when evaluating AI-generated content.

3. Core Qualifications

  • Native or near-native proficiency in Norwegian.
  • Strong ability to read and follow detailed written instructions in English.
  • Professional or substantial experience as a:
    • Songwriter
    • Lyricist
    • Performer
    • Composer
    • Music journalist
    • Music professional in a related discipline
  • Strong knowledge of the Norwegian music industry and contemporary music landscape.
  • Familiarity with Norwegian musical genres, sub-genres, artists, songwriting conventions, and cultural expressions.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to articulate why specific lyrics are effective or ineffective.
  • Access to headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

4. Nice to Have

  • Formal education or training in music performance, music theory, composition, or songwriting.
  • Credited, published, or commercially released songwriting work.
  • Broad knowledge of contemporary Norwegian artists, genres, and sub-genres.
  • Previous experience evaluating AI-generated content, music, lyrics, or other creative outputs.
  • Experience working with structured evaluation criteria or quality-rating frameworks.

5. Project Details

  • Role: Music & Lyrics Expert - Norwegian
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: Up to 6 months
  • Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
  • Commitment: Flexible; most contributors work approximately 20 hours per week, with no fixed weekly cap.
  • Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

6. Application & Onboarding

  • Submit your resume and relevant professional background.
  • Complete the required application steps.
  • Participate in a Norwegian Bilingual Competency Interview to assess language proficiency and communication ability.
  • Selected candidates will receive onboarding instructions and next steps following the evaluation process.

7. Contract and Payment Terms

  • You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
  • This is a fully remote opportunity with flexible scheduling.
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and performance.
  • The work will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, or institution.
  • Payments are made weekly based on services rendered through available payment platforms.
  • H-1B and STEM OPT candidates are not currently supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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