Film & TV Lead, Québec
Top Benefits
About the role
Music. People. Connected
We’re Hiring!
Film & TV Lead, Québec
Montreal, QC
**POSITION TYPE:**Permanent Full-Time
SALARY RANGE:$52,080 - $65,100
**REASON FOR HIRING:**New role
**WORK MODEL:**Hybrid
**LANGUAGE:**Bilingual English/French
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)
- 12 sick days per year, 5 of which may be used as personal days
- Pension plan
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director, Film & TV, this role contributes to SOCAN’s success by supporting the Membership team’s ability to respond effectively to the evolving needs of Screen Composers and Publishers. You will bring a sound understanding of how audio-visual industries impact SOCAN and its members. This role leverages an understanding of the Québec audiovisual ecosystem to identify pain-points affecting Screen Composers and Publishers and contributes to service and process improvements. You will offer system and policy insights aiding in the enhancement and the implementation of new policies, procedures and services that will meet the needs of our Québec-based members. The role collaborates closely with the VP, Québec and Francophone Affairs, Account Executives, and other internal stakeholders. You will apply specialized industry knowledge to support cross-departmental initiatives and contribute to the ongoing maintenance and strengthening of SOCAN’s relationships with Québec-based audiovisual members.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Director, Film & TV.
- Gather and document use-cases related to system, policy or procedural concerns to support recommendations for Québec-based Screen Composer initiatives.
- Engage in departmental working groups related to audiovisual concerns for improved functionality and resolution.
- Work with the Creative team to help organize and execute audiovisual focused initiatives in Québec, including Composer round tables and Montréal à l’image.
- Contribute to the implementation of audiovisual related projects (e.g., documentation standardization, policies, and procedural resources, creation of training and on-the-job support materials, internal working groups related to audiovisual concerns or functionality, etc.)
- Facilitate education and escalation support around Synchronized Licensing.
- Management of some key Quebec-based Screen Composers.
- Track audiovisual related concerns, related projects, and their progress and/or resolution.
- Work closely with the AV team to ensure Québec cue sheets are prioritized.
- Attend educational and industry events in-person.
- Other duties as required
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- 1-2 years of experience working in the entertainment/film, television, or music industry.
- 1-3 years experience in a Collective Management Organization, Production Company, or Post-production company
- Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
- Understanding of and familiarity with Québec Composer community.
- Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills in French and English
- Knowledge of Film & Television music and Synchronization Licensing
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- Problem-solving/decision-making skills
- Knowledge of Québec community and ecosystem
- Knowledge of SOCAN
- Knowledge of CRM software
- Knowledge of database software (PowerBI Pivot Tables or similar)
- Proficient in use of MS office (Word, Excel) applications
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).
About SOCAN
SOCAN is a rights management organization that links more than four million songwriters, composers and music publishers worldwide. We do this by administering licenses for the public performance and reproduction of their work. The money collected from these licenses is distributed as royalties to the music creators and publishers who have rightfully earned them in Canada and worldwide.
More than 250 employees work with SOCAN. We are a team dedicated to supporting the national and global music ecosystem through our creativity, innovation, commitment, and passion in an ever-changing music and business landscape. We support SOCAN members from offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Nashville and Los Angeles.
We love music and believe that the songwriters, composers and music publishers provide an essential and priceless aspect of national pride and culture. This belief permeates our work and heavily influences a workplace culture of which we are immensely proud.
As we blaze trails during one of the fastest-changing times in our industry, we continue to revolutionize and modernize music monetization through state-of-the-art, innovative technology.
SOCAN is Canada’s largest member-based rights management organization. We’re always looking for innovative, industrious, and creative new team members, who share our passion and commitment.
Visit SOCAN.com to learn more about what we do.
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Film & TV Lead, Québec
Top Benefits
About the role
Music. People. Connected
We’re Hiring!
Film & TV Lead, Québec
Montreal, QC
**POSITION TYPE:**Permanent Full-Time
SALARY RANGE:$52,080 - $65,100
**REASON FOR HIRING:**New role
**WORK MODEL:**Hybrid
**LANGUAGE:**Bilingual English/French
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)
- 12 sick days per year, 5 of which may be used as personal days
- Pension plan
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director, Film & TV, this role contributes to SOCAN’s success by supporting the Membership team’s ability to respond effectively to the evolving needs of Screen Composers and Publishers. You will bring a sound understanding of how audio-visual industries impact SOCAN and its members. This role leverages an understanding of the Québec audiovisual ecosystem to identify pain-points affecting Screen Composers and Publishers and contributes to service and process improvements. You will offer system and policy insights aiding in the enhancement and the implementation of new policies, procedures and services that will meet the needs of our Québec-based members. The role collaborates closely with the VP, Québec and Francophone Affairs, Account Executives, and other internal stakeholders. You will apply specialized industry knowledge to support cross-departmental initiatives and contribute to the ongoing maintenance and strengthening of SOCAN’s relationships with Québec-based audiovisual members.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Director, Film & TV.
- Gather and document use-cases related to system, policy or procedural concerns to support recommendations for Québec-based Screen Composer initiatives.
- Engage in departmental working groups related to audiovisual concerns for improved functionality and resolution.
- Work with the Creative team to help organize and execute audiovisual focused initiatives in Québec, including Composer round tables and Montréal à l’image.
- Contribute to the implementation of audiovisual related projects (e.g., documentation standardization, policies, and procedural resources, creation of training and on-the-job support materials, internal working groups related to audiovisual concerns or functionality, etc.)
- Facilitate education and escalation support around Synchronized Licensing.
- Management of some key Quebec-based Screen Composers.
- Track audiovisual related concerns, related projects, and their progress and/or resolution.
- Work closely with the AV team to ensure Québec cue sheets are prioritized.
- Attend educational and industry events in-person.
- Other duties as required
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- 1-2 years of experience working in the entertainment/film, television, or music industry.
- 1-3 years experience in a Collective Management Organization, Production Company, or Post-production company
- Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
- Understanding of and familiarity with Québec Composer community.
- Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills in French and English
- Knowledge of Film & Television music and Synchronization Licensing
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- Problem-solving/decision-making skills
- Knowledge of Québec community and ecosystem
- Knowledge of SOCAN
- Knowledge of CRM software
- Knowledge of database software (PowerBI Pivot Tables or similar)
- Proficient in use of MS office (Word, Excel) applications
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).
About SOCAN
SOCAN is a rights management organization that links more than four million songwriters, composers and music publishers worldwide. We do this by administering licenses for the public performance and reproduction of their work. The money collected from these licenses is distributed as royalties to the music creators and publishers who have rightfully earned them in Canada and worldwide.
More than 250 employees work with SOCAN. We are a team dedicated to supporting the national and global music ecosystem through our creativity, innovation, commitment, and passion in an ever-changing music and business landscape. We support SOCAN members from offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Nashville and Los Angeles.
We love music and believe that the songwriters, composers and music publishers provide an essential and priceless aspect of national pride and culture. This belief permeates our work and heavily influences a workplace culture of which we are immensely proud.
As we blaze trails during one of the fastest-changing times in our industry, we continue to revolutionize and modernize music monetization through state-of-the-art, innovative technology.
SOCAN is Canada’s largest member-based rights management organization. We’re always looking for innovative, industrious, and creative new team members, who share our passion and commitment.
Visit SOCAN.com to learn more about what we do.