Music & Lyrics Expert - Japanese
- Pay
- Not listed
- Location
- Worldwide
- Type
- Contract
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Who can apply
- Only Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Gambia, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Mercor is hiring experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models, in partnership with a leading AI lab.
You will assess AI-generated music across a wide range of genres and rate it against detailed quality standards, working in Japanese and English.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Japanese music scene
Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening
Nice to have
Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition
Credited or published songwriting work
Broad familiarity with contemporary Japanese genres, sub-genres, and artists
Project Timeline
Start date: immediate
Duration: up to 6 months
Commitment: flexible. Most experts work around 20 hours per week; there is no cap
Compensation: paid per task. Each task type has a set time estimate, and your per-task rate is based on your location.
Application & Onboarding
Upload your resume and complete the application steps, including the Bilingual Competency Interview in Japanese
Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days
Apply today and put your musical expertise to work.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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