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Compensation: $42-$78 per hour

1. Overview

We are seeking experienced musicians and music professionals to contribute to a research project focused on evaluating and improving generative AI models for music and lyrics.

As a Music & Lyrics Expert - Norwegian, you will assess AI-generated lyrics across different musical styles and evaluate them against detailed quality standards. Your expertise in songwriting, performance, composition, or the Norwegian music landscape will help determine whether AI-generated content is natural, creative, original, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the intended prompt.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of the Norwegian music scene and native or near-native Norwegian language proficiency.

Requirements

2. Key Responsibilities

• Compare AI-generated lyrics with published songs and identify meaningful similarities or overlaps.
• Evaluate lyrics for:
• Quality
• Creativity
• Originality
• Prompt adherence
• Overall lyrical effectiveness
• Assess whether lyrics sound natural and authentic to Norwegian speakers.
• Evaluate word choice, phrasing, slang, idioms, regional expressions, and cultural nuances.
• Apply detailed evaluation guidelines consistently across different genres and lyrical styles.
• Identify awkward, unnatural, repetitive, or culturally inappropriate language.
• Provide clear feedback that can help improve AI-generated music and lyric outputs.
• Use critical listening skills and professional musical judgment when evaluating AI-generated content.

3. Core Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Norwegian.
• Strong ability to read and follow detailed written instructions in English.
• Professional or substantial experience as a:
• Songwriter
• Lyricist
• Performer
• Composer
• Music journalist
• Music professional in a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of the Norwegian music industry and contemporary music landscape.
• Familiarity with Norwegian musical genres, sub-genres, artists, songwriting conventions, and cultural expressions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to articulate why specific lyrics are effective or ineffective.
• Access to headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

4. Nice to Have

• Formal education or training in music performance, music theory, composition, or songwriting.
• Credited, published, or commercially released songwriting work.
• Broad knowledge of contemporary Norwegian artists, genres, and sub-genres.
• Previous experience evaluating AI-generated content, music, lyrics, or other creative outputs.
• Experience working with structured evaluation criteria or quality-rating frameworks.

5. Project Details

• Role: Music & Lyrics Expert - Norwegian
• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: Up to 6 months
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
• Commitment: Flexible; most contributors work approximately 20 hours per week, with no fixed weekly cap.
• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

6. Application & Onboarding

• Submit your resume and relevant professional background.
• Complete the required application steps.
• Participate in a Norwegian Bilingual Competency Interview to assess language proficiency and communication ability.
• Selected candidates will receive onboarding instructions and next steps following the evaluation process.

7. Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote opportunity with flexible scheduling.
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and performance.
• The work will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are made weekly based on services rendered through available payment platforms.
• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates are not currently supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.