Music Evaluator - Fully Remote | Upto $62/hr

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: $35–$62/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Up to 6 months
Commitment: 20+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities

- Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres. Rate against detailed quality standards in Japanese and English .

- Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.

- Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.

- Evaluate naturalness of lyrics, 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 . Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English .

- Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist. 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 resume

- Complete the Bilingual Competency Interview in Japanese

- Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days

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

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