Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator - Reproduction Rights
SOCANMusic. People. Connected We’re Hiring! Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator Toronto, ON www.socan.com POSITION TYPE: 12-month Contract | Full-Time SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $65,000 REASON FOR HIRING: Replacement 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) Access to SOCAN fitness facility – Include only for positions in Toronto Inclusive and collaborative working environment ABOUT THE ROLE The Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator - RR is responsible for supporting the end-to-end domestic distribution process through the validation of allocations to ensure that the accuracy of royalty allocations for each market and perform any necessary corrections are to ensure accuracy of payment to RR members. This can include analyzing held funds and returned royalties, determining the course of action for dealing with them, and communicating and collaborating frequently with the RR Distribution team and other stakeholders within SOCAN and/or externally, as required. This role will also be required to identify process improvements, and opportunities for efficiencies, and provide expertise on multiple initiatives that relate to the exchange of RR royalties. WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the end-to-end distribution process (ingestion to distribution) process for domestic RR distributions. Research, identify and merge unmatched performances to payable works and AV works on internal system(s). Process allocations for domestic RR distributions and ensure accuracy through business validations based on RR distribution rules. Help ensure leadership attention is focused on the highest-impact issues, decisions, and delivery risks. Maintain the Watch-For List and ensure associated items have been reviewed and corrections completed. Liaise with other teams (i.e. Repertoire, Membership, Queries, Finance, etc.) as required, to ensure smooth and on time processes and activities, and resolve queries from members and/or other societies. Act as subject matter expert in relation to RR royalties activities. Other duties as required. WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Excellent research and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail Minimum of 1 year of experience in a high volume data environment Computer literacy and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, etc.) Financial competence/literacy. Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and ability to multi-task. Copyright/Rights Management experience an asset. Knowledge of existing SOCAN distribution workflows an asset. Knowledge of repertoire, copyright, and share splits an asset Bilingual English and French an asset KNOWLEDGE, SKI…