We’re Hiring! Film & TV Intern Toronto, ON www.socan.com
POSITION TYPE: Contract Full-Time SALARY: $19 per hour START DATE: May 4, 2026 END DATE: August 28, 2026 REASON FOR HIRING: New Role WORK MODEL: Remote / Hybrid LANGUAGE: English, French is an asset
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 nearly 200,000 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 fitness facility Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
SOCAN is seeking a Film & TV Intern who will support the Director by conducting thorough research, preparing high quality background materials for composer meetings, and contributing to competitive and industry analyses that inform program development. They will assist with managing member communications, ensuring timely follow-ups and smooth information flow, particularly during periods of high activity or travel. This role requires strong organization, research, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across teams in a dynamic and evolving environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Research & Meeting Preparation Support the Director by preparing background research ahead of composer meetings, including: • Composer profiles (“who you’re meeting and why they matter”) • Agent/representation details and revenue trajectory (where available) • Research using sources such as IMDb, social media, CoPilot AI and targeted Google searches • Verifying accuracy and ensuring information is current and reliable Competitive & Industry Analysis (Education / Programs) Assist with research related to external education and development initiatives (e.g., incubators, accelerators, awards societies, international counterparts), including: • Identifying approaches or parameters SOCAN may want to borrow, adapt, or avoid • Light comparative analysis across Canadian and international organizations • Outputs would typically be summaries or slide decks for internal discussion.
Member Communications Support Help manage and stay on top of general inboxes and member communications by: • Monitoring incoming messages • Flagging priorities or themes • Supporting timely follow-ups, this is especially important when the Director is travelling.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Currently enrolled in post secondary education • Available to work 35 hours a week, May through August • Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills • Experience with the MS suite of tools • Strong PowerPoint skills, with an eye for clean, visually engaging decks • Introductory knowledge of the Canadian film/TV music space (key composers, major shows, current industry context) • Background or interest in music composition, formal music training, or the royalty ecosystem is an asset • Strong research, organization, and information-synthesis skills
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, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).
