Music & Lyrics Expert - Telugu
- Pay
- $11–$19/hr
- Location
- Worldwide
- Type
- Contract
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
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 Telugu 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 Telugu, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Telugu 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 Telugu 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: this role is currently paid hourly. The pay structure may move to per-task during the project; if it does, your effective hourly rate will stay the same.
Application & Onboarding
Upload your resume and complete the application steps, including the Bilingual Competency Interview in Telugu
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.
Quick answers
How much does the Music & Lyrics Expert - Telugu job at Mercor pay?
Mercor lists the pay as $11–$19/hr. That is about 58% below the median of $36 an hour for AI Expert - Music & Audio roles here (from 24 listings).
Who can apply for this AI training job?
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. The role is remote, so you work from home or anywhere you are allowed to apply from.
Is this job remote, and what kind of work is it?
Yes, it is remote. The engagement type is contract. Mercor hires for this role through its own application, which you reach from the Apply now button.
Which languages does this job need?
English, Telugu.
How do I apply, and does it cost anything?
Select Apply now to go to Mercor's application. Legitimate AI training work never asks you to pay to apply or to buy equipment. AI Training Jobs does not charge applicants. The listing was posted Aug 12, 2026 and is refreshed daily; closed jobs are marked as such.
About Mercor
Similar jobs
