International Relations Intern

We’re Hiring!

International Concerts Intern

www.socan.com

Toronto, ON

Term: Full-time – Temporary (Hybrid)

Pay: $19 / hour

Start date: May 5, 2025

End date: August 29, 2025

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))
• Access to SOCAN’s Toronto fitness facility
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment  

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the International Relations Intern, you will be responsible for supporting SOCAN’s efforts to ensure our members are paid when their music is used around the world. Primarily, you will review and submit the set list details provided by SOCAN’s members for foreign concerts to our society partners. You will also provide support for other key live performance initiatives at SOCAN, including Major Live Performance tracking and identifying upcoming concert tours for top members. In addition, you will assist with day-to-day operations of the International Relations team, including the triage of communications with our foreign society partners, and research and documentation of foreign society business practices, as time allows.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and ensure the quality of concert performance details provided by SOCAN members prior to bulk submission to foreign performing rights organizations.
• Research and compile concert foreign tour dates for high-profile members in service Tracked Tours strategy.
• Aid in research and documentation on the business operations of SOCAN's foreign society partners to improve our knowledge base for our staff and members.
• Assist International Relations team with the triage of communications with SOCAN’s foreign society partners.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Enrolled / Recently graduated in a Music Business Program or related programs
• Experience with MS Suite, specifically with Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working with data.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Effective research skills and ability to identify useful information.

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).