Music & Lyrics Expert - Fully Remote | Up to $12/task

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 - Japanese
Type: Contract
Compensation: $12 per task
Location: Remote
Duration: Up to 6 months
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres and rate it against detailed quality standards.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess 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 Japanese and ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist with knowledge of the Japanese 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 Japanese genres, sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload your resume and complete the application steps, including the Bilingual Competency Interview in Japanese.
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.