Director, Film & TV

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.

WHY WORK WITH US?

1. Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community.
2. Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance.
3. Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space.
4. Advocate for and empower the creative community.
5. 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).
• Virtual My Wellness program, including access to Toronto’s SOCAN 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

Reporting to the Chief Membership Officer, the Director, Film & TV plays a crucial role in engaging with composer members to understand their needs and concerns. This position focuses on enhancing member services by collecting feedback, collaborating across departments to resolve issues, and clearly communicating the implemented solutions to members. The Director will lead efforts to bridge SOCAN and screen composers, ensuring their priorities are well-represented and reflected in SOCAN's services. Externally, the Director will position themselves as a trusted advocate for composers, staying informed about industry trends, maintaining a visible and active presence within the composer community, and ensuring SOCAN remains proactive in adapting to evolving changes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the specific needs of film and TV music composers, deepening our organizational understanding, identifying their priorities, the services they seek, and any adjustments required to better meet composer needs.
• Contribute to the implementation of corrective measures when needs are not fully met.
• Collaborate with other departments and internal teams (e.g., Queries, Member Service Agents, or Account Executives) to effectively resolve issues, address operational challenges, and develop and implement tailored solutions.
• Maintain active awareness of industry trends, innovations, and emerging practices in the film and TV music sector.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing Department on the content and methods of communication when engaging directly with film and TV composers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with screen composers by being present in the screen composer industry ecosystem, proactively engaging with them and addressing their needs as a credible and influential figure within the industry.
• Serve as a liaison between SOCAN and industry associations (SCGC/SPACQ), driving collaboration.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in the entertainment/music industry.
• Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and expertise in handling agreements and administration - ‘knows how to speak composer’.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral/written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Knowledge of the music industry.
• Knowledge of SOCAN.
• Proficient in use of MS Office (Word, Excel) applications.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.

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