Tamil Music Expert - Lyricist

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 standards in Tamil and English.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Assess lyrics for naturalness, including 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 resume
• Complete the Bilingual Competency Interview in Tamil
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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