Language Music Expert
Mercor • Remote, Croatia, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, South Korea, Vietnam
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$50–$70/hr
Listed
84d ago
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- Weekly hours
- 2–5 hrs/week
About this role
From the Mercor listing
Language Music Expert
Mercor is hiring music experts for a frontier generative-music AI lab, working in various domains. Here are the following that we’re looking for: Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Romanian, Swedish, Korean, Arabic Hebrew Telugu, Croatian Finnish, Haitian Creole, Slovak, Gujarati, Kazakh, Kyrgyz Manipuri/Meitei, Oromo, Pashto, Shona, Persian
We're looking for someone with formal musical training or professional experience — a degree in music, or a few years working as a musician, composer, transcriber, engineer, or teacher. You should have a strong ear: the hardest part of the work is transcribing a melody by ear with relatively accurate pitch and rhythm, and recognizing key, tempo, and time signature.
For this project, you also need strong fluency so you can accurately handle sung lyrics — including accents and less-clear delivery.
This is a pilot at 2–5 hrs/week, but it is very likely to expand, and high performers will be prioritized for the larger phases.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Remote, Croatia, India, etc.
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Languages
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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Looking at Mercor Languages listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 23.5 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 64 extracted Mercor Languages listings.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in one or more of: Arabic, Croatian, Finnish, Gujarati, Hebrew, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Persian, or Portuguese
Why this role
$50–$70/hr for Language Music Expert work puts your Languages expertise on the same footing as an AI lab's own research staff, without the overhead of running a consulting practice around it.
Talent pool
We're light on Languages candidates
We've matched 72 people with a Languages background against 925 Languages listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.
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Common questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does Languages work look like for a Language Music Expert?
Tasks here are scoped to Languages, not generic labeling. As a Language Music Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Languages) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Languages background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Arabic, Croatian, Finnish, and Gujarati are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How many hours per week does this role require?
Based on the listing, this role is scoped at 2–5 hours per week. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $50–$70/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in Arabic, Croatian, Finnish, Gujarati, Hebrew, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Telugu, or Vietnamese?
Yes. This role specifically requires Arabic, Croatian, Finnish, Gujarati, Hebrew, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Telugu, or Vietnamese proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If Arabic is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Can I apply from outside Croatia, India, Israel and 5 other countries?
This specific role is open only to people based in Croatia, India, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, South Korea, and Vietnam. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply, since they can differ by country.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.