German Music Critic - Songwriter

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 - German Type: Contract Compensation: $30–$58/hour Location: Remote Duration: Up to 6 months Commitment: 20+ hours/week Role Responsibilities - Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres and rate it against quality standards. - 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 German . - Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English . - Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist. - Knowledge of the German 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 German genres, sub-genres, and artists. Start Date - Immediate Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) - Upload resume - Complete the Bilingual Competency Interview in German - Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: - For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas