Job Specifications
Music. People. Connected
We’re Hiring!
Production Engineer 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
As Production Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for facilitating production workshops to share our programming. The SOCAN Foundation is currently seeking post-secondary music production students to join our team to help provide training and coaching to music creators virtually on music production software (Logic or Ableton), assist with programming support of SOCAN Foundation programs such as the Equity X Production program, and some simple marketing support tasks.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
Tutor music creators virtually one-on-one or small group with music production software.
Engage with new technologies and software to explore new ways of creating and producing music
Assist with social media content to help educate music creators about music production.
Provide feedback and advice to the SOCAN Foundation on future programming to support artists in Canada
Attend weekly team meetings with SOCAN Foundation
Other tasks as required.
What You Will Bring / Qualifications & Experience
Currently enrolled in a music program at a Canadian university or college
Have training with music production software (Logic or Ableton)
Comfortable tutoring others in a virtual format on music production software
Knowledge of music theory and experience with music production software
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Open-minded and able to take feedback
Ability to use social media
Organized and Reliable
A portfolio of your music work will be required.
Experience teaching or coaching is an asset.
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).