About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Music Production Expert - Japanese Type:Contract Compensation:$35–$62/hour Location:Remote Duration:Up to 6 months Commitment:20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated music across genres for musicality, creativity, and production quality.
• Compare songs on prompt adherence, vocal quality, and mix quality.
• Label songs by genre, structure, instruments, and vocals.
• Review AI-generated lyrics and vocals for quality and accuracy.
• Work independently with flexible hours in Japanese and English.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese.
• 2+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer.
• Headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Preferred

• Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition.
• Credited or commercially released production, engineering, or mixing work.
• Broad familiarity with contemporary Japanese genres, sub-genres, and artists.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• Complete the Bilingual Competency Interview in Japanese
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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