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Music Producer - AI Trainer

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Contract 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ March 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Handshake is hiring a Music Producer - AI Trainer to support AI research by using their expertise in recording, editing, and mixing audio with Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS. The role involves creating tool-related questions and reviewing AI-generated audio content to ensure it aligns with professional production workflows through flexible, contract-based work.

Highlights
  • Evaluate AI-generated audio content and provide feedback using Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS.
  • Create tool-related questions to test AI understanding of audio engineering and music production.
  • Must have at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS in professional or freelance settings.
  • Require working knowledge of audio engineering concepts and production workflows.
  • Strong written communication skills and ability to follow written guidelines independently.
  • Contract role with flexible, asynchronous hours; contributors often work 5–20 hours per week.
  • Fully remote position; requires reliable internet and access to a desktop or laptop computer.
  • Ongoing, project-based work with opportunities for involvement in future projects based on availability.
  • Must currently reside in the United States; some student work authorizations may apply.

Music Producer - AI Trainer Full Description

Opportunity Overview
Handshake is looking for skilled Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with recording, editing, or mixing audio to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand audio tasks and professional production workflows.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

Who This Is For
This is a good fit if you're an experienced Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS users who has worked in or around roles like:
  • Audio Engineer or Recording Engineer
  • Music Producer
  • Sound Designer
You should have solid experience with one or more of the following:
  • Recording, editing, or mixing audio using Ardour
  • Annotating or labeling audio assets
  • Working on audio projects following production briefs or session guidelines
  • Reviewing audio for quality, accuracy, or sonic consistency

What You'll Do
You'll use your experience with Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world audio engineering and music production workflows.
No prior AI or technical experience is required.

Qualifications
We're looking for people who have:
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Ardour, Audacity, or LMMS, whether through professional work or freelance projects
  • A working knowledge of audio engineering concepts and production workflows
  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines
Work Model and Project Details
  • Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
  • Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
  • Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
  • Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available

Application Process
  • Create a Handshake account
  • Upload your resume and verify your identity
  • Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
  • Start working and earning

Work Authorization
Must be currently residing in the United States.
F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.