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Music Production Expert - Swedish Job at Weekday 1 in New York

Weekday 1 · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
$42-$78/hr
Job type:
Contract

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $42-$78 per hour

We are seeking experienced

music producers, audio engineers, and mixing professionals

to contribute to an AI research initiative focused on evaluating generative music systems.

In this role, you will use your professional audio expertise and knowledge of the Swedish music landscape to assess AI-generated music against detailed quality standards. You will evaluate musicality, creativity, production quality, vocal performance, lyrical quality, and adherence to specific prompts or references.

The role requires strong

Swedish and English language proficiency

and a critical ear capable of identifying subtle differences in musical and production quality.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Compare AI-generated songs based on:

Musicality

Creativity and originality

Prompt adherence

Vocal quality and performance

Production and mixing quality

Classify and label songs according to genre, musical structure, instrumentation, vocal characteristics, and other relevant attributes.

Evaluate AI-generated lyrics and vocals against reference material for quality, accuracy, and consistency.

Identify subtle issues in arrangement, performance, mixing, production, and overall musical execution.

Apply detailed evaluation criteria consistently across different musical styles and genres.

Provide clear, structured feedback that helps improve the quality and reliability of AI-generated music.

Use professional listening judgment to distinguish technically strong productions from outputs with noticeable creative or audio-quality issues.

Requirements

Native or near-native proficiency in

Swedish , with the ability to understand and follow detailed written instructions in English.

2+ years of professional experience

as a:

Music Producer

Audio Engineer

Mixing Engineer

Recording Engineer

Or in a closely related professional audio role.

Strong familiarity with the

Swedish music industry and contemporary Swedish music .

High-quality headphones or studio monitors suitable for critical listening.

Ability to evaluate music objectively against structured quality criteria.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to articulate observations clearly in written English.

Nice to Have

Formal education or training in

music performance, music theory, composition, production, or audio engineering .

Credited or commercially released production, engineering, mixing, or songwriting work.

Broad familiarity with contemporary Swedish genres, sub-genres, artists, and production styles.

Experience working across multiple musical genres.

Previous experience evaluating AI-generated music, audio, lyrics, or other generative content.

Project Timeline

Start Date:

Immediate

Duration:

Up to 6 months

Commitment:

Flexible

Most contributors work approximately

20 hours per week , with no fixed maximum.

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.

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.

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