Creative Intern, LA

We’re Hiring!

Creative Intern, LA

www.socan.com

Los Angeles, California

Term: Full-Time Temporary (Hybrid)

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

The Creative Intern, LA is responsible for providing national administrative support for the Membership Creative team that has a primary focus on the recruitment and retention of SOCAN members. This is a highly administrative role that will require you to assist in report writing, member advances, database, and guest-list management along with proactive research on Canadian music creators and publishers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead “online” recruitment research of Spotify, Apple Music, blogs, YouTube, Soundcloud, and other music platforms, with focus on Canadian songwriters, producers, artists, composers in LA/US market 
• Accompanying Creative Executive in LA at member shows or industry events around LA 
• SOCAN LA Studio booking/scheduling, opening and locking-up each day, and preparing for member use and the next day’s operations
• SOCAN LA Office general maintenance including taking out garbage and recycling, mail pick-up, restocking, setting security codes, and providing gate entry to members.
• Admin tasks such as data entry, spreadsheet management, and basic email communications  
• Assisting and supporting on days of events/workshops/events and song camps  
• Setting up SOCAN branding and merch at various SOCAN-hosted events 
• Keep track of SOCAN member shows/events happening in LA and adding to schedule 
• Assist with planning and execution of SOCAN No 1 Award Presentation lunches/dinners including booking, scheduling these into calendar. 
• General administration and other team related tasks as required 
• Work with Creative Executive in SOCAN LA office as mentor 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in post secondary education
• Available to work 35 hours a week, May through August
• Ability to manage workload effectively including planning, organizing, prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated
• Excellent research skills and ability to identify useful information
• Proactive worker with a curiosity to seek out new information
• Experience with the MS suite of tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Knowledge and interest in working in the Music Industry

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).