Music & Lyrics Expert - English (US/UK/Australia)

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.

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

• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist

• 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 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 Domain Expert Interview

• 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.