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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