Job Description

We’re Hiring!

Concert Administrator, Royalty Operations

Toronto, ON/Montréal, QC

www.socan.com

POSITION TYPE: 6 - Month Contract, Full-Time
HIRING RANGE: $45,000 - $50,000 Annually
REASON FOR HIRING: New Role
WORK MODEL: Hybrid
LANGUAGE: English, French is an asset

WHO WE ARE
SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN’s commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism.

WHY WORK WITH US?
• Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
• Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
• Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
• Advocate for and empower the creative community
• Together, we’ll help music creators earn more income and make a living

WHAT WE OFFER
• 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
• Access to SOCAN fitness facility
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Concerts Administrator is responsible for NLMP processing, matching and identification for domestic Concert performances and foreign concert claims. This includes researching, analyzing, logging and identification of data and the distribution of Concert royalties to both International and SOCAN Members in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
The knowledge of English is required for this position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Verification of data received (venue, proof, concert date, etc.) for completeness and accuracy
• Process incoming NLMPs from members and foreign societies via web portal, cases, and inboxes
• Creation of concert headers for Licensing department to pursue license fees
• Research, analyze, identify domestic performances including festivals and online concerts
• Merging of unidentified works to existing payable/registered works
• Research of set lists from Internet to process performances with no programming
• Research and identify unmatched works to payable works on SOCAN databases
• Review and verify accuracy of matched performances for accurate payments
• Prepare concert acts for calculation for distribution
• Assist in ensuring departmental quarterly processing accuracy is achieved
• Liaise with other SOCAN departments/user groups
• Communicate with outside stakeholders such as Members or Foreign Societies
• Proactively advise Manager of potential processing and efficiency improvements
• Other duties, as required

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Computer literacy required: Microsoft Office Suite
• Administration Experience
• Excellent research skills
• Strong problem solver
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and ability to multi-task
• Bilingual in French and English is a strong asset, but is not required
• Knowledge of existing SOCAN workflow an asset

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at hr@socan.com and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply

HOW TO APPLY
If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/
Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.
To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).