Distributions Administrator, Royalty Operations 41 Valleybrook Dr, North York, ON M3B 2S6, Canada
Job Description Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Distributions Administrator, Royalty Operations
POSITION TYPE: 6-month Contract, Full-Time
HIRING RANGE: $45000 - $50,000/Annum
REASON FOR HIRING: New Role
WORK MODEL: 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)
Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
SOCAN is looking for detail-oriented, results-focused and proactive individual to join the Royalty Operations and Services teams. The role of Distribution Administrator is responsible for research, data entry and validation activities that support one of several operational teams including:

Identification – manual matching of music usage by radio, television and streaming services to SOCAN’s catalog of musical works (songs)



and audio visual cue sheets
Works Maintenance & Agreements – updating music works or their related agreements to ensure proper royalty distributions
Audio-Visual Maintenance – entering and updating cue sheets
Concerts – entering set lists and matching to SOCAN’s catalog
Queries – research member (domestic & international) queries and provide resolution
The goals of all activities assigned are to maximize royalty distributions and ensure the accuracy of SOCAN’s distribution. The knowledge of English is required for this position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of SOCAN catalog of musical works and audio-visual cue sheets and related music publishing agreements, including the addition of new and/or updating of existing
Research of the musical work or audio-visual cue sheet and associated shareholders
Resolution of conflicting claims on a musical work or audio-visual cue sheet by coordinating with Membership for member feedback
Review and update of agreements that direct royalty collection
Merge potential duplicate works into a single payable musical work
Matching of music usage reports from radio, television and streaming services to SOCAN catalog
Reviewing possible match results and research of musical work or audio-visual cue sheet to ensure valid match to reported music use
Execute match of musical work or audio visual cue sheet to music usage reported or claimed by members based on Unidentified Performances List posted for member review online
Resolve member queries and/or member-generated activities (domestic and international)
Research queries submitted by Membership on behalf of members that cover many different areas including changes to catalogs and member agreements and potential missing royalties




Provide updates to Membership on investigations for communication to members
Pursue member-claimed music use with foreign societies
Other duties, as required

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Computer literacy required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
Bilingual in French and English is a solid asset, but is not required
Music industry knowledge is an asset, but is not required
Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and shifting priorities
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 [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
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).
41 Valleybrook Dr, North York, ON M3B 2S6, Canada

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📌 Distributions Administrator, Royalty Operations (Ontario)
🏢 SOCAN
📍 Ontario