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Marketing & Communications Lead
Toronto, ON
www.cshf.ca
POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: $61,200 to $70,000
REASON FOR HIRING: New Role
WORK MODEL: Hybrid
LANGUAGE: Bilingual in English and French preferred
WHO WE ARE
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF), a subsidiary of SOCAN, is a national, bilingual, non-profit organization that honours and celebrates Canada’s greatest songwriters. As the nation’s sole Hall of Fame for songwriting, the CSHF raises awareness of the incredible contributions Canadian songwriters have made both at home and globally. Through various initiatives, we celebrate Canada’s greatest songwriters and foster the next generation of music creators—our Hall of Fame inductees of tomorrow.
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and programming.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
CSHF 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.
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
• Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
• Access to Toronto’s fitness facility
• Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Marketing and Communications Lead is a key role in delivering innovative PR, marketing and communication initiatives that celebrate Canada's greatest songwriters and support the development of emerging music creators. The role focuses on executing high-quality marketing and communications work, coordinating campaigns, creating compelling content, and supporting organizational visibility. The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, adaptable, collaborative and entrepreneurial in spirit. Bilingual fluency in English and French is preferred.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic & Campaign Support:
• Contribute to the development and execution of communications, marketing and content strategies that align with CSHF’s overall organizational goals and objectives, ensuring music creators continue to be valued and celebrated for their extraordinary talent and work.
• Coordinate and lead logistics for key CSHF initiatives, including induction events, Song & Score Week / Song & Score Day, and programming for emerging music creators.
• Support the creation and develop content for across various channels, including social media (e.g. Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube), the cshf.ca website and newsletters.
• Help enhance the organization's brand reputation; ensure consistent messaging, visual identity, and tone across all communication materials and platforms.
• Lead in expanding CSHF’s online presence by executing innovative digital marketing activities.
• Track and report on marketing and communications performance; providing insights from data to refine approaches and enhance future campaigns.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with external contractors and freelancers (e.g., writers, videographers, photographers, graphic designers, web developers, PR partners) by coordinating deliverables and timelines.
• Act as a liaison between the CSHF and SOCAN’s communications and marketing department.
• Support the CSHF team to develop clear goals that are aligned to the business strategy.
• Build and maintain a high awareness of the CSHF, SOCAN and the songwriting and publishing industry and maintain positive, collaborative relationships inductees, artists, funders, and stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to maintain a competitive communication edge.
Content Creation & Promotion:
• Coordinate the production of high-quality marketing and sponsorship materials, supporting presentations, and promotional efforts.
• Create high-quality written content to increase awareness of CSHF for various channels and formats, including websites, newsletters, reports and social media.
• Develop graphic and audio-visual content for the cshf.ca website, social media and digital marketing platforms.
• Assist with the creation of key messages, news releases, inductee bios, event speeches, and video scripts to support external education and outreach efforts.
• Identifying opportunities for new original engaging content leveraging inductees and artists.
• Utilize partnerships to build collaborative efforts and support for our initiatives.
• Conduct market research to identify trends relevant to the CSHF’s core audience.
Project Management:
• Initiate and manage assigned projects ensuring project objectives are met and delivery is on time and budget.
• Lead the execution of deliverables for various CSHF initiatives and events, collaborating with suppliers, sponsors, and partners.
• Lead online campaigns development to complement various communication and marketing initiatives.
• Recommend improvements and optimization of future communication and marketing efforts.
***Other marketing and communications responsibilities, admin and operational tasks as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' progressive experience in marketing, events and PR, preferably within the music or cultural sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale PR and marketing campaigns and events.
• Exceptional bilingual communication skills (English/French) is preferred.
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION
CSHF 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
CSHF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at CSHF 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 CSHF, go to www.cshf.ca. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@cshfmusic).
Marketing & Communications Lead
Toronto, ON
www.cshf.ca
POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: $61,200 to $70,000
REASON FOR HIRING: New Role
WORK MODEL: Hybrid
LANGUAGE: Bilingual in English and French preferred
WHO WE ARE
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF), a subsidiary of SOCAN, is a national, bilingual, non-profit organization that honours and celebrates Canada’s greatest songwriters. As the nation’s sole Hall of Fame for songwriting, the CSHF raises awareness of the incredible contributions Canadian songwriters have made both at home and globally. Through various initiatives, we celebrate Canada’s greatest songwriters and foster the next generation of music creators—our Hall of Fame inductees of tomorrow.
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and programming.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
CSHF 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.
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
• Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
• Access to Toronto’s fitness facility
• Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Marketing and Communications Lead is a key role in delivering innovative PR, marketing and communication initiatives that celebrate Canada's greatest songwriters and support the development of emerging music creators. The role focuses on executing high-quality marketing and communications work, coordinating campaigns, creating compelling content, and supporting organizational visibility. The ideal candidate is proactive, creative, adaptable, collaborative and entrepreneurial in spirit. Bilingual fluency in English and French is preferred.
WHAT YOU’LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic & Campaign Support:
• Contribute to the development and execution of communications, marketing and content strategies that align with CSHF’s overall organizational goals and objectives, ensuring music creators continue to be valued and celebrated for their extraordinary talent and work.
• Coordinate and lead logistics for key CSHF initiatives, including induction events, Song & Score Week / Song & Score Day, and programming for emerging music creators.
• Support the creation and develop content for across various channels, including social media (e.g. Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube), the cshf.ca website and newsletters.
• Help enhance the organization's brand reputation; ensure consistent messaging, visual identity, and tone across all communication materials and platforms.
• Lead in expanding CSHF’s online presence by executing innovative digital marketing activities.
• Track and report on marketing and communications performance; providing insights from data to refine approaches and enhance future campaigns.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work closely with external contractors and freelancers (e.g., writers, videographers, photographers, graphic designers, web developers, PR partners) by coordinating deliverables and timelines.
• Act as a liaison between the CSHF and SOCAN’s communications and marketing department.
• Support the CSHF team to develop clear goals that are aligned to the business strategy.
• Build and maintain a high awareness of the CSHF, SOCAN and the songwriting and publishing industry and maintain positive, collaborative relationships inductees, artists, funders, and stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to maintain a competitive communication edge.
Content Creation & Promotion:
• Coordinate the production of high-quality marketing and sponsorship materials, supporting presentations, and promotional efforts.
• Create high-quality written content to increase awareness of CSHF for various channels and formats, including websites, newsletters, reports and social media.
• Develop graphic and audio-visual content for the cshf.ca website, social media and digital marketing platforms.
• Assist with the creation of key messages, news releases, inductee bios, event speeches, and video scripts to support external education and outreach efforts.
• Identifying opportunities for new original engaging content leveraging inductees and artists.
• Utilize partnerships to build collaborative efforts and support for our initiatives.
• Conduct market research to identify trends relevant to the CSHF’s core audience.
Project Management:
• Initiate and manage assigned projects ensuring project objectives are met and delivery is on time and budget.
• Lead the execution of deliverables for various CSHF initiatives and events, collaborating with suppliers, sponsors, and partners.
• Lead online campaigns development to complement various communication and marketing initiatives.
• Recommend improvements and optimization of future communication and marketing efforts.
***Other marketing and communications responsibilities, admin and operational tasks as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' progressive experience in marketing, events and PR, preferably within the music or cultural sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale PR and marketing campaigns and events.
• Exceptional bilingual communication skills (English/French) is preferred.
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATION
CSHF 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
CSHF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at CSHF 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 CSHF, go to www.cshf.ca. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook (@cshfmusic).