Social Media Generalist
Montréal, QC
www.socan.com
FT
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
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)
• Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
• Access to SOCAN’s Toronto fitness facility
• 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
We are seeking a creative social media collaborator to join the Communications & Marketing team in Montréal. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all the social media, graphic design, and video production functions and activities in the Communications & Marketing department. The selected candidate is passionate about social media and stays current on trends in the digital landscape. This person will work closely with all communications and marketing staff to help develop a compelling social media presence tailored to SOCAN’s various member segments and the general public, develop creative graphic and video resources, and support the various needs of the department
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content & Social Media Coordination:
• Develop and implement social media for SOCAN Francophone accounts and manage daily engagement
• Work closely with Anglophone social media team to develop a bilingual coverage strategy
• Social media support during special SOCAN events (SOCAN Gala & Awards, songwriting camps) in Québec and Toronto. Limited travel is required
• Monitor Québec industry and SOCAN member accounts, looking for opportunities to connect and celebrate
• Manage, and maintain a quarterly social content calendar in collaboration with Anglophone social media team
• Publish content for SOCAN’s online channels, including social media, Words & Music/Paroles & Musique Magazine, and other communication platforms to increase brand awareness and engagement
• Participate in content and editorial meetings with Membership stakeholder groups. (e.g., Creative, Education & Programming.)
• Attend events such as album launches, performances, festivals and other music events to support and celebrate our members on social media. Be prepared to cover events and news items as appropriate
• Develop strategies for audience engagement and growth across all platforms.
Content Creation—Video and Graphic Design:
• Support multimedia specialist in research, video capture and editing and subtitling of interviews or other video production needs as required to ensure we are effectively communicating SOCAN activities
• Graphic design support for SOCAN event invitations, physical and digital banners, SOCAN Gala Program, social media visuals, presentation materials, etc
• Provide photo sets for the SOCAN magazine, social media, and the internal site
• Responsible for photo and video archiving.
General Communication & Marketing Support:
• Update of a musical release and events schedule to support and facilitate the meetings of the editorial committee of P&M magazine
• Responsible for the inventory and schedule of use of SOCAN banners and SOCAN promotional items
• Collaborate with internal clients and C&M team on ideas for promotional materials and merch items
• Assist with coordinating logistics associated with special events, trade shows, and so forth, and liaise with vendors (e.g., Designer) in the execution of marketing events, materials, etc
Media Relations:
• Send press releases to local music media contacts and coordinate interview requests
• Keep media and industry email lists up to date
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Secondary education in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or other related field
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Photography experience or demonstrated interest
• Minimum 1-year experience in a similar role
• Proven track record of social media, graphic design and video editing excellence
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and spoken
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Creative writing skills an asset
• Presentation development skill an asset
• Creative Problem-Solving: Brings proactive, original thinking to challenges and opportunities
• Self-Starter: Learns quickly and takes initiative without needing direction
• Precision-Focused: Delivers high-quality work with strong attention to detail
• Team Player: Thrives in collaborative environments and values diverse perspectives
• Service-Driven: Committed to delivering exceptional results and support
• Relationship Builder: Communicates effectively and builds strong interpersonal connections
• Strong Prioritization: Manages multiple tasks and shifting deadlines with confidence and clarity
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION:
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 [email protected] 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).
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