It is particularly suited to producers, audio engineers, sound mixers, and music professionals with strong English-language songwriting experience. Accountabilities * Evaluate AI-generated musical ...
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It is particularly suited to producers, audio engineers, sound mixers, and music professionals with strong English-language songwriting experience. Accountabilities * Evaluate AI-generated musical ...
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It is particularly suited to producers, audio engineers, sound mixers, and music professionals with strong English-language songwriting experience. Accountabilities * Evaluate AI-generated musical ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$13/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer. * College degree in music, involving performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$13/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer. * College degree in music, involving performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
New York, NY · Remote
$39/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, involving performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$39/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, involving performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
New York, NY · Remote
$44/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Proficiency in both Dutch ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$44/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Proficiency in both Dutch ...
New York, NY · Remote
$44/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Proficiency in both Dutch ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$44/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Proficiency in both Dutch ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$46/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$46/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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Experience working as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer for at least 3+ years * Evidence of understanding musical performance, theory, and lyrics * College degree in music ...
Experience working as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer for at least 3+ years * Evidence of understanding musical performance, theory, and lyrics * College degree in music ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$17/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$17/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$14/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Proficiency in both ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$14/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Proficiency in both ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$39/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$39/hr
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$16/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Turkish Type: Contract Compensation: $16/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$16/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Turkish Type: Contract Compensation: $16/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$17/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Vietnamese Type: Contract Compensation: $17/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer , audio engineer , and/or sound ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$17/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Vietnamese Type: Contract Compensation: $17/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer , audio engineer , and/or sound ...
New York, NY · Remote
$14/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Malayalam Type: Contract Compensation: $14/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$14/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Malayalam Type: Contract Compensation: $14/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound ...
Austin, TX · On-site
Knowledge and experience in regional Mexican music is a plus, and Spanish speaking bilingualism is ... Work with other audio engineers and technicians to coordinate and execute audio setups for events ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
Knowledge and experience in regional Mexican music is a plus, and Spanish speaking bilingualism is ... Work with other audio engineers and technicians to coordinate and execute audio setups for events ...
New York, NY · Remote
$16/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Greek Type: Contract Compensation: $16/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$16/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Greek Type: Contract Compensation: $16/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
New York, NY · Remote
$46/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Korean Type: Contract Compensation: $46/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer.
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New York, NY · Remote
$46/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Korean Type: Contract Compensation: $46/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer.
New York, NY · Remote
$26/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Portuguese Type: Contract Compensation: $26/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$26/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - Portuguese Type: Contract Compensation: $26/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
$43/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - German Type: Contract Compensation: $43/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
$43/hr
Position: Music Audio Expert - German Type: Contract Compensation: $43/hour Location: Remote ... Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years of experience as a music producer, audio engineer, and/or sound ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
Knowledge and experience in regional Mexican music is a plus, and Spanish speaking bilingualism is ... Work with other audio engineers and technicians to coordinate and execute audio setups for events ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
Knowledge and experience in regional Mexican music is a plus, and Spanish speaking bilingualism is ... Work with other audio engineers and technicians to coordinate and execute audio setups for events ...
Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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Qualifications Must-Have * 3+ years experience as a music producer, audio engineer, or sound mixer. * College degree in music, covering performance, theory, and lyrics. * Native or near-native ...
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A music audio engineer, also known as a sound engineer, oversees the music and sound for a music recording, movie or television show, or a live performance. In this role, you set up music equipment before the performance begins, such as speakers, audio cables, microphones, and stereos. Once the equipment is ready, you check the sound quality, record test runs of the audio with each microphone and speaker, and adjust levels to obtain optimal sound quality. Music sound engineers can work for production companies, event venues, and technology companies, or they sometimes work exclusively for bands or other musical ensembles.
| Aspect | Music Audio Engineer | Sound Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Audio engineering certifications, music production experience | Sound design courses, audio editing skills |
| Work Environment | Recording studios, live venues, post-production | Film, video games, multimedia projects |
| Industry Usage | Music production, broadcasting, live sound | Film, gaming, advertising |
Music Audio Engineers focus on recording, mixing, and mastering music tracks, often working in studios or live settings. Sound Designers create audio elements for multimedia projects like films and games, emphasizing sound effects and atmospheres. While both roles require audio skills and technical knowledge, their applications and environments differ significantly.
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$12/hr
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Posted 2 days ago
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Music Audio Expert – English based in India.
This is a contract opportunity for an experienced music and audio professional to help shape the quality of next-generation AI-generated musical content. You will evaluate AI-generated lyrics, voice performances, musical outputs, and training data against professional standards. Your expertise will help identify quality gaps and provide meaningful input that improves the performance of AI models. The role combines hands-on music knowledge, audio production expertise, lyrical understanding, and emerging AI technologies. You will collaborate with AI research teams while working independently in a flexible, asynchronous environment. The position offers the opportunity to apply your creative and technical music experience to innovative AI development projects. It is particularly suited to producers, audio engineers, sound mixers, and music professionals with strong English-language songwriting experience.
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