Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator - Reproduction Rights

Colonial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

35-hour workweek

Job summary

SOCAN in Toronto, ON is seeking a Distribution Royalty Allocation Administrator to support end-to-end domestic RR distributions, ensuring accurate royalty allocations and timely payments. You will analyze held funds, handle corrections, and communicate with the Distribution team and stakeholders as required.

Qualifications include strong attention to detail, 1+ year in a high-volume data environment, MS Office proficiency, and financial literacy.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume data environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tools.
• Financial literacy and numeric acumen are required.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end domestic RR distributions and validation.
• Research and merge unmatched performances to payable works.
• Process allocations and ensure accuracy per RR rules.
• Collaborate with Repertoire, Membership, Finance and other teams.
• Act as subject matter expert on RR royalties activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data systems

Job description

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, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Accuracy and detail orientation a must
• Financial literacy and comfort with math.
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem solver.
• Analytical
• Results-oriented
• Thorough
• Efficient
• Proactive

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 [e-mail] 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