Creative & Partnership Executive QC

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 more than 180,000 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)
• Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
• Access to SOCAN’s Toronto fitness facility
• Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on personal and company performance)
• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits program
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is one of the key external faces of SOCAN’s Membership Department within the music industry. The role involves building and maintaining both creative and business relationships with emerging and established music creators and music publishers in Québec and Francophone communities in Canada, across multiple sectors including songwriting, music publishing, and audiovisual composition.

The Creative Executive, Québec plays a critical role in both member recruitment and retention by offering high-level creative support, music business education, and by connecting members to the broader ecosystem. The role is designed to support members at all stages of their careers – from early-stage creators to high-profile, established professionals.

The position works in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Québec Affairs and contributes to initiatives while also supporting the execution of key partnerships and regional industry engagement.

The knowledge of English is required for this position as the position requires interaction on a constant and regular basis with English-speaking members/clients.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively recruit Canadian music creators by scouting for emerging songwriters, music publishers, and audiovisual composers who have the potential to be relevant in various music genres (e.g. audiovisual music, pop, electronic, rock, hip hop, R&B, etc.)
• Proactively research social media and digital music platforms to identify emerging Canadian music creators and trends.
• Build relationships with emerging and established music creators and publishers (and their business teams) by meeting with them, listening to their music, attending their shows, and discussing their career aspirations and needs from a creative and business perspective.
• Provide proactive, personalized support to established members by identifying opportunities to grow their creative and financial success, and by helping them navigate SOCAN's services and tools.
• Support and maintain strong connections with SOCAN’s music publishing and audiovisual music communities.
• Ensure that potential and existing SOCAN members and key influencers understand SOCAN and how it impacts their careers by explaining our distribution process, licensing, and royalty information in efforts to get them paid.
• Proactively identify members at risk of leaving SOCAN. Use creative strategies and timely management of termination requests to encourage members to maintain membership with SOCAN.
• Strategically analyze member earnings, trends and prepare financial reports to maximize member’s SOCAN experience.
• Create career opportunities for members by introducing songwriters and composers to applicable creative and industry members to further their careers (i.e. music publishers, managers, agents and record labels).
• Facilitate creative opportunities for members such as planning and executing songwriting camps and workshops, songwriting collaborations, master production classes, and business seminars.
• Learn the business processes of foreign PROs and build relationships with them to add value for members and to maximize financial impact on their foreign royalties.
• Engage people using social media and other resources to promote members and SOCAN to their peers, key influencers in the music ecosystem, and the public in general.
• Attend shows, events, and festivals that could occur evenings and weekends.
• Travel up to 25% of the year.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the music industry.
• At least 5 additional years as a working professional in similar or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of the Québec music industry, Francophone markets in Canada, and its creative communities, including songwriters, music publishers, and audiovisual composers.
• Excellent understanding of and connections within the Francophone and Québec music ecosystem, across various genres and sectors.
• Experience working with both emerging and established creators and publishers, with the ability to tailor support and opportunities to different career levels.
• Ear for music / nose for talent / ability to identify up-and-coming music creators who have the potential to grow their careers/business.
• Social Media Savvy – ability to interpret stats and trends.
• Ability to handle administration.
• Ability to fit into a corporate environment / team culture.
• Knowledge of, and extensive contacts within the music industry.
• General understanding of music production, music creation, and music publishing.
• Ability to relate to creative people.
• Knowledge of SOCAN, performing rights, and copyright.
• Ability to network, connect and bring people together.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to demonstrate situational awareness and discretion within the music creator community.
• Willingness to travel and work outside of traditional hours of work.
• Appreciation for a wide breadth of music genres including both mainstream and non-mainstream.
• Able to recognize, create, and act upon opportunities to enhance the careers and businesses of Members.
• Ability to make sound business decisions.

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.

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, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).