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Music & Lyrics Expert - Punjabi

Pay
$15/hr
Type
Hourly
Spots left
1
Location
Remote
Posted
August 12, 2026

Good fit for: translators, linguists, interpreters, and bilingual speakers.

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Listing verified on the platform’s official board. Last checked September 25, 2026.

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, working in Punjabi and English.

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

  • Native or near-native proficiency in Punjabi, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
  • Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Punjabi music scene
  • 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 Punjabi 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 Bilingual Competency Interview in Punjabi
  • 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.

Applying via Mercor: Mercor pays twice a week once you are hired and billing work. Sign-up is free; expect a resume upload and an AI interview before matching.

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