Job Description

We're Hiring!
Bilingual Manager, Visual Arts & Crafts (Contract)
Montreal, QC
www.socan.com
Full-time
Hybrid
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 more than 180,000 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)
• Virtual My Wellness program
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

ABOUT THE ROLE
SOCAN Visual Arts & Crafts services authorize the exhibition, the reproduction, and the public communication of artworks such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, architectural works, photographs, etc. by negotiating and issuing licenses in return for royalties which are then distributed to represented artists and rights holders. Reporting to the Director of Royalty Collections, the Visual Arts & Crafts Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the department.
This is a temporary one-year role, anticipated to begin in August 2022.
WHAT YOU'LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations

• Support all aspects of operations: documentation of artworks, licensing, collection and distribution of royalties
• Ensure the operations of the department comply with guidelines set out by the International Council of Creators of Graphic, Plastic and Photographic Arts (CIAGP)
• Monitor the evolution of the SOCAN schedule of fees for the use of artworks, taking into account the market, international practices and new trends, notably in the digital environment
• Maintain and create relationships with industry stakeholders, professional associations, and foreign CMO's

Membership

• Ensure the quality of rights management services offered to SOCAN members
• Advertise and inform the public about SOCAN's services
• Handle the affiliation process with artists and estates
• Manage current relationships with high-profile members

Legal

• Act as a legal subject matter expert to empower visual arts agents
• Explain SOCAN's management of rights policies and fees to users
• Negotiate and draft special licenses
• Monitor the status of agreements with foreign CMOs
• Work closely with the legal department to further develop member rights and contribute to the resolution of infringement cases
• Monitor the legal landscape to identify challenges affecting visual artists and rights holders

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as law

Experience

• Significant experience in a similar position, preferably in collective management of copyright
• Strong knowledge of the visual arts and crafts industry and challenges
• Strong knowledge of the Copyright and Status of the Artist Acts
• 3-5 years of management experience

Skillset / Nice to Have's

• Strong interest and background in the visual arts and crafts
• Keen analytic, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make decisions and organize their implementation
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, to implement the SOCAN strategic plan
• Excellent verbal and written communication, in both French and English, and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and collaborate or work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to conceptualize and strategize

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION:
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).
To learn more about the visual arts and crafts department visit https://www.socan.com/socan-visual-arts-crafts-services.
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