Remote Songwriter

A good lyric does something a straightforward sentence can't — it holds a feeling long enough for someone else to recognize it as their own. We're looking for a Remote Songwriter who can do that consistently, across genres, on deadline, working entirely from home. The role pays $71,500 annually. What This Role Is Really About You'll write lyrics and melodies that other people carry into the studio and turn into finished songs. That means working closely with producers, vocalists, and composers, taking a rough concept and shaping it into something with real structure and emotional weight. Some projects will call for a stripped-down acoustic piece, others an upbeat anthem — the job is knowing which choices serve which song. Writing the Work Write lyrics across a range of genres, from pop and hip-hop to soul and indie, each with its own voice. Work with vocalists to make sure phrasing and rhythm actually fit how the song will be sung. Keep lyrics consistent with a project's themes and an artist's established identity. Collaborating With the Team Join virtual writing sessions with producers, composers, and sound engineers. Contribute to brainstorming around song concepts, hooks, and overall direction. Take feedback well and use it to sharpen a song rather than defend the first draft. Keeping Projects Moving Track your own deadlines using standard project management tools. Deliver drafts and revisions on the production schedule the project needs. Respond to creative direction quickly without losing what makes your writing distinct. What the Work Environment Looks Like This role is genuinely flexible about where and when you write — a home studio, a coffee shop, wherever the work happens best for you. The team leans into experimentation rather than discouraging it, and creative input from writers at every level is taken seriously, not just tolerated. Monthly sync-ups keep everyone connected on new ideas and shifting trends, and a flex-time structure means you're not forced to write on someone else's clock when inspiration doesn't cooperate. Tools You'll Use A DAW of your choice — Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or FL Studio. Collaborative writing tools for co-editing and shared annotation. Project management systems to track drafts and revisions. Audio recording interfaces and plugins as needed. What You'll Need Minimum required education: High school diploma or equivalent; formal music training is welcome but not required. At least 2 years of experience writing songs across multiple styles and tempos. Strong lyrical storytelling ability, comfortable with both metaphor and direct language. Working knowledge of standard song structures, including verse, chorus, and bridge. The discipline to manage your own workload while still meeting shared deadlines. A genuine ear for melody and a sense of where a song needs to land emotionally. Comfort giving and receiving feedback in a virtual, collaborative setting. Bonus Points For A portfolio of published or recorded work. Fluency on one or more instruments. Understanding of sync licensing and how music gets placed commercially. Openings like this are often listed through Naukri Mitra, connecting songwriters with a genuine feel for lyric and melody to production teams looking for a fresh creative voice. Who This Suits This role fits writers whose lyrics come from something real, not just a formula that's worked before. If you can move between an upbeat single and a quiet, introspective piece without losing your own voice in either, and you're comfortable taking direction without letting it flatten your writing, you'll likely do well here. The songs produced through this role have been used in indie films, ad campaigns, and released as singles — the work has a genuine audience, not just an internal one. Compensation and Perks Annual salary of $71,500. A flexible remote work environment built around when creativity actually shows up. Creative stipends toward instruments, software, and relevant workshops. Paid access to songwriting retreats and music industry conferences. Quarterly wellness bonuses along with mental health support. Opportunities for royalty splits on select commercial collaborations. How to Apply We welcome applicants from the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, India, and many other regions. Send your resume along with a few samples of your writing — recorded, demoed, or just lyrics on the page. We want to hear what your voice actually sounds like before anything else.

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