Music. Editorial Content Creator POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full time Remote LANGUAGE: English 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 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. Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community 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 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., Access to SOCAN fitness facility ~ The Editorial Content Creator supports the production, editing, and coordination of editorial content for SOCAN’s digital and print platforms, including the SOCAN website and Words & Music / Paroles & Musique magazine. Working collaboratively with Communications & Marketing colleagues and internal stakeholders, this role contributes editorial content that supports organizational priorities, industry engagement, and member communications. The position requires strong writing and editing skills, research skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments independently within established editorial plans and communications framework.



Editorial Content and Editing Write original editorial content covering SOCAN initiatives, events, news, and music industry topics for SOCAN’s digital platforms and publications, including SOCAN Words & Music / Paroles & Musique Magazine. Support the coordination and editing of weekly feature stories to be posted on the SOCAN website. Contribute to the drafting, editing, and assembly of content for the SOCAN annual report. Proofread and edit member-facing and internal communications content produced by colleagues prior to publication Draft, edit, co-write, or proofread content for SOCAN executives, including the SOCAN CEO, and President, as assigned. Events and Industry News Coverage Attend SOCAN events or SOCAN-sponsored events to support written or video-based editorial coverage. Assist with arranging coverage of SOCAN events or SOCAN-sponsored activities, events, conferences, and seminars where Editorial Content Creator is unable to attend. Conduct off-camera interviews with SOCAN members for use on digital platforms, including coverage at major events such as the JUNO Awards and the SOCAN Awards. Coordinate the gathering of photographs and post-event reporting. Conduct editorial research in preparation for interviews, features, and event coverage. Participate in editorial committee meetings to plan upcoming content aligned with organizational priorities, industry events,



and advocacy initiatives. Track scheduled SOCAN Events via bi-weekly meetings in collaboration with the events team to plan for and ensure pre-event announcements and post-event coverage on our platforms. Connect with industry partners to gather information about upcoming events and activities for coverage. Coordinate the translation of editorial content to ensure timely bilingual publication across platforms, working closely with Francophone editors and translation partners. Post-secondary degree in journalism, editorial writing, communications, or a related field. Minimum two years working experience as a digital/online content editor. Journalism experience and Canadian music industry knowledge are strong assets. Digital literacy, with working knowledge of online platforms and tools (WordPress, Mailchimp, OneDrive, SharePoint, Copilot) MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube). Familiarity with Content Management Systems. Produces accurate, engaging content aligned with established editorial standards. Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, consistency, and quality across all published materials. SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. 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. Mid-Senior level Ful

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