Senior Licensing Specialist
SOCAN - The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada · CA
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About the Role
The Senior Licensing Specialist administers and coordinates license requests, with a primary focus on physical licensing, while also supporting reproduction rights (RR) and performing rights (PR) licensing. This role demands strong organizational skills for managing internal and external communications and licensing activities according to established guidelines. It also requires professional relationship management with labels and publishers, support for junior staff, and contribution to team KPIs and strategic goals. The role involves identifying process inefficiencies and suggesting improvements. Fluency in English is essential for interacting with stakeholders outside of Quebec.
Responsibilities
- Qualify existing and new requests for licenses.
- Contact rights holders to ensure license requests are properly handled.
- Communicate clearly with potential users to raise awareness and provide outstanding service.
- Educate licensees on legal copyright and licensing requirements.
- Answer incoming license requests via phone, email, and regular mail within established timelines.
- Administer licenses according to ADISQ and Music Canada agreements.
- Perform administration activities including generating and amending licenses, and repertoire management.
- Document licensing activities.
- Support and own reproduction rights (RR) and performing rights (PR) licensing activities across the team.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Understanding of reproduction rights and the publishing industry.
- Familiarity with performing rights licensing is an asset.
- Knowledge of the bi-cultural Canadian market.
- Fully bilingual in English and French.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Skilled in identifying potential issues and problem-solving.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) applications.
Skills
- Analytical
- Results-oriented
- Thorough
- Efficient
- Proactive
- Member-centric view
- Collaborator
- Adaptable
Location
- Toronto, ON
- Montréal, QC
Work Type
- Permanent Full-Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $61,200 - $76,500
Benefits
- 35-hour workweek schedule with possible flexible work options (e.g., 4-day work week).
- Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days).
- Access to SOCAN fitness facility (Toronto office).
- Annual Performance Incentive bonus.
- Defined contribution Pension Plan.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits program.
- Inclusive and collaborative working environment.
About the Company
- SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive fair compensation 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, SOCAN helps creators earn income and sustain their careers.
Equal Opportunity
- SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and is 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.
- SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Hiring and employment decisions 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 law.
- Encourages applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.