Music Production Expert - Telugu
Mercor • Remote, India
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$11–$19/hr
Listed
88d ago
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- Interview
- Required i As stated in the listing: “Duration: up to 6 months”
- Weekly hours
- 20 hrs/week
- Contract length
- 24 weeks
About this role
From the Mercor listing
Mercor is hiring experienced music producers and audio engineers 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 songs head-to-head on musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and production/mix quality
Label songs by genre, structure, instruments, vocals, and other musical characteristics
Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals against reference material for quality and accuracy
Requirements
Native or near-native proficiency in Telugu, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
2+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer
Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening
Nice to have
Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition
Credited or commercially released production, engineering, or mixing 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.
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. This listing's 24-week contract is longer than the typical 23.5-week Mercor Languages engagement.
Based on 64 extracted Mercor Languages listings.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English or Telugu
Why this role
AI labs pay $11–$19/hr for a Music Production Expert - Telugu because getting Languages nuance wrong in a training set is expensive to fix later. That's what this rate is pricing in.
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 Music Production Expert - Telugu?
Tasks here are scoped to Languages, not generic labeling. As a Music Production Expert - Telugu, 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?
Bilingual, English, and Telugu 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 about 20 hours per week, over roughly a 24-week contract. Treat this as a real commitment expectation, not a loose estimate.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $11–$19/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 English or Telugu?
Yes. This role specifically requires English or Telugu proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If English 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 India?
This specific role is open only to people based in India. 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.
Is there an interview?
Yes. including the Bilingual Competency Interview in Telugu
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.