Description review

Music Evaluation Specialist - Songwriter

mercor · United States · back to the listing

HR standards

84/100

solid

Title ↔ description

64/100

needs work

Reads as

Unclear

no confident match

What the listing never says

  • 16 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity

The listing, marked up

Nothing in the wording of this listing tripped a check. The scores above still judge how complete and coherent it is.

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 - English (US/UK/Australia)
Type:Contract
Compensation:$23–$54/hour
Location:Remote
Duration:Up to 6 months
Commitment:20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across various genres against detailed quality standards.

• 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, including word choice, slang, and regional expressions.

• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist.

• 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 genres, sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume

• Complete the Domain Expert Interview

• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:

• For any help or support, reach out to:

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Originally posted on Himalayas

How this was produced

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Deterministic penalty applied to the HR score: 4 points (from 88 before penalties). Reviewed 22 Sep 2026.