About this roleWe’re Hiring!
Multimedia 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
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
The Multimedia Specialist Summer Student supports the Communications & Marketing team by assisting with basic multimedia tasks that contribute to SOCAN’s digital content and communications activities. Working alongside experienced team members, the student will gain exposure to multimedia production in a professional environment. The role provides an opportunity to observe and support the development of visual content such as short videos, photography, and digital assets used for SOCAN’s website, social media, and internal communications. This position is intended as a learning opportunity for a student interested in multimedia, digital media, or communications.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Multimedia Support:
• Assist team members with basic multimedia tasks related to video, photography, and digital content
• Support the preparation and organization of multimedia materials used in SOCAN communications
• Observe and assist during video or photo content capture when opportunities arise
• Help with simple editing tasks such as trimming clips, formatting files, or preparing images for digital use under guidance
Content Organization:
• Assist with organizing and maintaining digital multimedia files
• Help label, catalogue, and store photo and video assets according to team guidelines
• Support basic preparation of visual content for use on digital platforms
General Support:
• Provide general administrative or coordination support to the Communications & Marketing team as needed
• Participate in team meetings and creative discussions to learn about SOCAN’s communications and content processes
• Learn and follow best practices related to copyright, privacy, and consent when working with multimedia content
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Media Production, Film, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field
• Interest in multimedia, photography, video, or digital content creation
• Basic familiarity with multimedia tools or editing software is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment
• Interest in music, arts, or cultural industries is considered 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).