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Music Audio Expert - French

17–54/hr
Remote
hourly
10 openings
Posted November 1, 2026
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Listing checked November 4, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor

Key details

Pay
$17–54/hr
Location
Remote
Job type
hourly
Openings
10
Posted
November 1, 2026

Overview

Mercor pairs experienced music producers and audio engineers with a leading AI lab to judge how well generative music models perform. Your day centers on listening: you compare AI-written songs side by side and score them on musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and mix quality. You also tag each track by genre, structure, instruments, and vocal traits, then check generated lyrics and vocals against reference recordings. The work runs in French and English, starts right away, and can last up to six months while you set your own hours. A solid set of headphones or studio monitors matters here, since close listening drives every rating you submit.

What You'll Do7

  • Score AI-generated songs against detailed quality standards covering musicality, creativity, and how well each track follows its prompt
  • Place two AI-generated tracks head-to-head and pick the stronger result, with reasoning tied to the rating rubric
  • Judge vocal performance and production/mix quality on each submission
  • Tag tracks by genre, song structure, instrumentation, vocal type, and other musical traits
  • Check AI-written lyrics and sung vocals against reference material for accuracy and quality
  • Apply written rating guidelines in English while working in French across a broad spread of genres
  • Keep your assessments consistent from one listening session to the next

Requirements4

  • Native or near-native French, plus the ability to read and follow detailed written instructions in English
  • At least 2 years working as a music producer, audio engineer, or mixing engineer
  • Headphones or studio monitors fit for critical listening
  • Comfort judging music across many genres, not just the ones you produce

Preferred Qualifications3

  • Formal training in music performance, theory, or composition
  • Production, engineering, or mixing credits on released or commercial work
  • Deep familiarity with contemporary French genres, sub-genres, and artists

Who Should Apply

Producers, mixing engineers, and audio engineers with 2+ years in the studio who speak French at a native level and can judge a track on craft, not taste. If you know current French genres inside out and own gear that lets you hear a mix clearly, this fits.

Salary Insight

Pay runs from $17 to $54 per hour, and the spread reflects how much production and engineering experience you bring. The project may shift to per-task pay later, with your effective hourly rate held at the same level. Most experts log around 20 hours a week, and nothing caps how much you take on.

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Required skills

Music ProductionAudio EngineeringMixingCritical ListeningGenerative AIAI EvaluationMusic TheoryCompositionGenre ClassificationLyric ReviewVocal AssessmentFrenchEnglishStudio MonitorsData Labeling

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