[Hiring] Japanese Music Expert - Lyricist @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The position is for a Music & Lyrics Expert - Japanese, which is a contract role with a compensation of $35–$62/hour. The role is remote, with a duration of up to 6 months and a commitment of 20+ hours/week.

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres and rate against detailed quality standards in Japanese and English.
• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs to identify similarities.
• Rate lyrics based on quality, creativity, prompt adherence, and originality.
• Evaluate naturalness of lyrics, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Start Date: Immediate

Application Process

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

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process Information
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]