Music Annotation Jobs in Paterson, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Consulting Opportunity for Music ProfessionalsWe are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for musicians, music producers, audio engineers, and sound professionals with native or near-native proficiency in Mexican Spanish and strong English comprehension. This role supports an advanced generative music AI initiative focused on evaluating musical outputs across lyrics, vocals, production quality, musicality, and structured audio characteristics. Selected professionals will compare AI-generated music samples, score training data, and provide detailed annotations grounded in professional music and audio expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Music EvaluationReview AI-generated music, lyrics, vocals, and related audio outputsCompare music samples head-to-head using defined evaluation criteriaAssess musicality, creativity, prompt adherence, vocal quality, and overall production qualityIdentify weaknesses in composition, performance, arrangement, and audio executionAudio & Production Quality ReviewEvaluate mix quality, sound balance, clarity, dynamics, and production choicesApply appropriate audio-engineering terminology when documenting assessmentsIdentify technical or stylistic issues affecting the quality of generated musicCompare alternative outputs and determine which demonstrates stronger musical executionMusic Annotation & ClassificationAnnotate songs using structured taxonomies and evaluation guidelinesIdentify genre and sub-genre characteristicsAnalyse song structure, arrangement, and musical formDocument vocal, instrumental, rhythmic, and production characteristicsMaintain consistent annotation standards across assigned tasksSpanish-Language Music ReviewEvaluate lyrics and musical content written or performed in Mexican SpanishAssess linguistic naturalness, lyrical quality, phrasing, and cultural appropriatenessIdentify awkward wording, pronunciation issues, or unnatural lyrical constructionApply knowledge of Spanish-language songwriting and musical expressionIdeal ProfileStrong candidates may have:At least 3 years of professional experience as a music producer, audio engineer, sound mixer, musician, or related music professionalNative or near-native proficiency in Spanish (Mexico)Strong English comprehension for project instructions and evaluation guidelinesExperience writing or working with lyrical music in SpanishStrong understanding of musical performance, theory, songwriting, and productionAbility to evaluate music critically and communicate judgments clearlyStrong attention to detail and consistency across repeated evaluation tasksAvailability to contribute at least 10 hours per weekEducational BackgroundA degree in music, music production, audio engineering, sound design, or a related discipline may strengthen an applicationAcademic training involving musical performance, theory, composition, or songwriting is highly relevantEquivalent professional experience in music production, engineering, performance, or songwriting may also be consideredPractical industry experience and demonstrated musical expertise are particularly valuableNice to HaveProfessional experience in music production or audio engineeringBackground in sound mixing, mastering, or recordingExperience writing original Spanish-language lyrics or songsKnowledge of multiple genres and contemporary music-production stylesFamiliarity with structured music annotation or taxonomy-based reviewExperience evaluating creative or audio content against detailed criteriaPrevious exposure to AI-generated music, generative audio tools, or AI evaluation projectsExperience reviewing the work of other musicians, producers, or engineersWhy This OpportunityApply professional music and audio expertise to advanced generative AI researchEvaluate cutting-edge AI-generated music across creative and technical dimensionsWork specifically with Mexican Spanish-language musical contentContribute to improvements in lyrics, vocals, production quality, and musical understandingParticipate in a flexible project that may continue for up to six monthsContract DetailsIndependent contractor roleFully remote with flexible schedulingImmediate startPart-time commitment of at least 10 hours per weekProject duration of up to approximately six monthsCompetitive rates between $30–$55 per hour depending on expertise and project scopeThe application process includes resume review and an approximately 25-minute conversational interviewWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseWork may include music evaluation, comparative scoring, lyric review, audio-quality assessment, and structured annotationProjects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performanceWork will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institutionAbout the PlatformThis opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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