What You Will Do

Listen to songs across many genres and cultures.

Produce short paragraph descriptions that summarise:

• The arrangement and composition
• Key sonic elements and instrumentation
• Genre and stylistic characteristics
• Production and mixing qualities
• Vocal style and expression
• Emotional or atmospheric qualities

Write or verbally record descriptions in fluent English.

Follow internal guidelines to ensure annotations are consistent, structured, and easy to understand.

Meet quality standards and deadlines for weekly annotation tasks.

What We Are Looking For

Strong English skills: fluent, clear, and comfortable describing creative work.

A good understanding of music: how songs are structured, how instruments and vocals work, how genres differ.

Ability to listen carefully and describe what you hear in simple, well-organised language.

Comfortable working with repetitive listening tasks.

Ability to follow guidelines and deliver consistent results.

Bonus: experience in music performance or audio content creation.

Example of the Type of Annotation You Will Produce

Track Description

The track opens immediately with a smooth, high-pitched male vocal over light hi-hats and sparse synth chords. As the first verse develops, additional synth layers and a soft bass enter. The chorus arrives with a looser, slightly detuned synth line, fuller drums, playful percussion, and a “whoa” backing vocal that adds lift. Occasional trumpets appear to brighten the sound. The next verse pulls the energy back by reducing drums, lowering the bass presence, and removing the trumpet layer. The arrangement slowly builds again before a brief moment of near silence around 1:30. The second chorus mirrors the first, followed by a post-chorus section with fuller instrumentation including piano, added percussion, and a deeper bass layer. The bridge strips everything down to voice and slow synth textures before returning to a high-energy final chorus. The track closes with vocoder-style vocals and trumpet accents.

Genre / Style - Funky, groovy, happy.

Mix and Production - Light and minimalistic. Clean overall sound with playful, slightly detuned effects. Electronic elements combined with bright, organic touches. Not very warm in tone.

Playing Style / Instrumentation - Tight, controlled detuning. Light, percussive drum kit. Funk-influenced rhythms. Electronic bass synth with minimal low-end weight. Trumpets, occasional triangle hits, and airy synth layers during the bridge.

Vocal Style - High-pitched, smooth male vocals. “Whoas” in the chorus for lift. Vocoder-style voice in the outro.

Emotion and Vibe - Positive, upbeat, funky, and happy. A blend of electronic textures and organic instruments that creates a lively, feel-good atmosphere.

Contract and Remuneration Contract:

Full-time, a minimum of three-months with possibilities to extend

Location: Remote (Hybrid is possible after trial phase)

Remuneration: $1000 - $1600 Per Month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1000 - $1600 Per Month

Application Question(s):

Please specify your formal music education level (degree, conservatory training, certifications, years of study).

Education:

Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

• Listen to songs across many genres and cultures.
• Produce short paragraph descriptions that summarise: The arrangement and composition, Key sonic elements and instrumentation, Genre and stylistic characteristics, Production and mixing qualities, Vocal style and expression, Emotional or atmospheric qualities.
• Write or verbally record descriptions in fluent English.
• Follow internal guidelines to ensure annotations are consistent, structured, and easy to understand.
• Meet quality standards and deadlines for weekly annotation tasks.

• Fluent English skills
• Good understanding of music structure, instruments, vocals, and genres
• Ability to listen carefully and describe what is heard in simple, well-organised language
• Comfortable working with repetitive listening tasks
• Ability to follow guidelines and deliver consistent results
• Experience in music performance or audio content creation (Bonus)

• Formal music education level (degree, conservatory training, certifications, years of study)