Royalty Collections

We’re Hiring
Licensing Agent
Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver,

Full-time
Hybrid

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

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)
- Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
- Virtual My Wellness program, including access to SOCAN fitness facility for Toronto employees
- Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
- Defined contribution Pension Plan,
- Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment

ABOUT THE ROLE

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

**You will contribute to “raising the bar for music rights,” by**:

- Achieving annual targets for revenue and new accounts
- Account administration, including report entry, follow ups, payments, and portfolio organization
- Inbound/Outbound communication with potential licensees which includes following up on reports and payments deadlines and answering any questions that arise
- Successfully working in a multi-departmental environment (Legal, Finance, Royalty Operations)
- Responsible for completing assigned projects
- Researching, industry analysis and leading the generation of digital services
- Other duties, as required

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- 2-3 years of experience in a customer service environment
- 2-3 years of proven success in a sales environment strongly preferred
- Proven experience using influence and negotiation effectively to drive business outcomes.
- Music industry experience or demonstrates a strong passion or involvement in the music industry
- Post-secondary diploma/degree or relevant working experience

Skillset/ Nice to Have’s

**Required**:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills with proven ability to resolve conflict
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to lead with curiosity, take initiative, and work independently
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and adapt to change

**Nice To Have**:

- Copyright / Music Industry knowledge
- SOCAN Database and Systems knowledge an asset

**ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION**:
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.

HOW TO APPLY

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