Mercor

Music & Lyrics Expert - Korean

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 Korean and English. Key…

Field: Voice & audio
Language: Korean
Where: Remote
Commitment: task based
Hours: up to 20/week
Openings: 4
Posted: 3 months ago

How this pay compares

Mercor roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 39 days (136 roles). Mercor posted this one 91 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

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The full listing

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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 Korean 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 Korean, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
Experience as a songwriter, lyricist, performer, composer, or music journalist, with knowledge of the Korean 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 Korean 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 Korean
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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Pay history

Mercor has listed this role at $12 per task since Nov 3, 2026 with no change.

Across Mercor's voice & audio roles, the median listed pay was $50/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (26 roles) and is $50/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (26 roles).

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