Arabic Music Expert - Songwriting

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 - Arabic
Type: Contract
Compensation: $17–$34/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: Up to 6 months
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres and assess quality standards in Arabic and English .
• 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.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic and ability to follow detailed instructions in English .
• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist with knowledge of the Arabic 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 Arabic genres, sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)