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).