Arabic Music Specialist - Composer

About the role

Mercor is seeking an Arabic Music Specialist to support its AI research initiatives. This remote, part‑time contract position involves transcribing and analyzing Arabic musical content to improve model performance.

Key responsibilities

• Transcribe melodies by ear, ensuring accurate pitch and rhythm.
• Identify key, tempo, and time signature in Arabic music pieces.
• Handle sung Arabic lyrics, including accents and unclear delivery, with full language fluency.
• Collaborate with the AI research team to refine and evaluate model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously, meeting weekly deadlines of 2–5 hours.

Required profile

• Formal musical training or professional experience as a musician, composer, transcriber, engineer, or teacher.
• Degree in music or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong ear for music transcription.
• Fluency in Arabic, both spoken and written.

Required skills

• Music transcription
• Arabic language proficiency
• Knowledge of Arabic music theory (key, tempo, time signature)
• Ability to work remotely and manage time independently

What we offer

• Contract rate of $50–$70 per hour.
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling (2–5 hours per week).
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge AI research in music.