Tamil Music Expert - Songwriting

Mercor · Mumbai, India

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 - Tamil
Type: Contract
Compensation: $15–$19/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Up to 6 months
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres, focusing on quality and creativity.
• 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, considering word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet flexible deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native proficiency in Tamil.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.
• Knowledge of the Tamil 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 Tamil genres, sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload your resume.
• Complete the Bilingual Competency Interview in Tamil.
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days.

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