YouTube Video Producer

Hafu Media Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative production company in Toronto is seeking a dynamic Video Producer to lead the creation of viral content. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage the entire production pipeline, from concept to final upload, in a fast-paced environment. You'll work with a talented team to produce engaging content that captivates millions. If you're passionate about digital media and thrive under pressure, this is your chance to grow your career at the forefront of the creator economy. Join a team where your creativity and leadership will shine, and help shape the future of content production.

Benefits

Leadership Role

Hands-on Experience

Growth Path Opportunities

High-Performance Environment

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years experience in production or project management.
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes projects from start to finish.
• Deep understanding of balancing creative ideas with operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire production pipeline for long-form videos.
• Lead execution on shoot days and manage editing timelines.
• Recruit and oversee freelancers and external collaborators.

Skills

Project Management

Creative Problem Solving

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Media Production or Related Field

Tools

Monday.com

Gantt Charts

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Hafu Media Inc.

We’re the team behind Hafu Go, one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels in Canada, with 12M+ subscribers and over 4B views worldwide. Our content pulls in 300M+ views every month, blending science, tech, and chaos into some of the most viral experiments on the internet.

We’re not just building a channel. We’re building one of the fastest-moving, highest-performing creator-led production companies in the country. No one in Canada is growing at our pace, and nowhere else will you get this level of experience operating at the top of the creator economy.

If you are serious about building a career in digital media, content production, or entertainment, there is no better place to learn, level up, and lead.

About the Role

This role demands someone who takes charge, thrives under pressure, and turns ambitious ideas into reality. Producers at Hafu Go are creative-first problem solvers who are obsessed with finding answers, adapting fast, and executing at world-class standards.

You will own the entire production pipeline for our long-form videos, from concept approvals to production execution to final upload. You will make critical decisions daily, protect timelines and budgets, and create viral, large-scale videos that are seen by millions.

We move fast. You must be able to think creatively, work operationally, and lead teams with clarity and urgency. If you are obsessed with content, operations, and impact, this is your opportunity to build a career at the absolute frontier of YouTube and digital media in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Cross-Team Management

• Manage and update Monday.com boards, Gantt charts, and production calendars
• Run weekly long-form production check-ins and drive accountability across all departments
• Translate approved concepts into detailed execution plans
• Build shot lists, production schedules, and resource requirements
• Research and source hard-to-find props, locations, materials, gear, and participants
• Negotiate with vendors, locations, and service providers to secure the best deals
• Prepare and manage budgets for every video
• Draft and manage legal documents (waivers, NDAs, release forms)

Production

• Lead execution on shoot days: logistics, call times, gear management, crew coordination, and live troubleshooting
• Anticipate problems before they happen and implement immediate solutions
• Keep momentum high on set while balancing creative vision with operational discipline
• Manage editing timelines: rough cuts, revisions, and final delivery
• Coordinate file handoffs, folder structures, backups, and labeling
• Ensure seamless collaboration between editors, the creator, and the thumbnail team

Thumbnail Management

• Own the thumbnail production process from concept to delivery
• Collaborate with thumbnail designers to create high-performing, platform-optimized thumbnails
• Maintain and evolve thumbnail strategies based on data, performance, and trends

Team & Contractor Oversight

• Recruit, manage, and schedule freelance shooters, assistants, editors, and designers
• Maintain a vetted roster of contractors with availability, rates, and performance notes
• Oversee daily tasks and maintain accountability for internal team members and freelancers
• Research, source, and coordinate external collaborators: creators, experts, companies
• Manage logistics for external guests (travel, accommodation, schedules)
• Represent Hafu Go professionally in all external partnerships

Studio & Workflow Operations

• Oversee gear management, prop organization, and studio cleanliness
• Continuously refine SOPs, workflows, and checklists to drive efficiency
• Build scalable systems to support increasing video volume and team growth

What Makes You a Fit

• 2–4+ years experience in a production or project management role (YouTube, digital media, branded content, or film)
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes, high-velocity projects from start to finish
• Strong communication and leadership instincts, not just management practices
• Excellent at building relationships, negotiating deals, and getting past no
• Deep understanding of balancing creative ideas with operational execution
• Highly organized, solutions-focused, and cool under pressure
• Previous experience working in YouTube environments or a heavy consumer of YouTube content
• Must be based in Toronto and available full-time, in person

What You Get

• Core leadership role in one of Canada's top-performing, fastest-scaling content companies
• Unmatched hands-on experience executing viral videos at the frontier of digital media
• Direct ownership over content seen by millions across the world
• A place to level up faster than anywhere else in the Canadian creator economy
• A no-fluff, high-performance environment built for people who want to win
• A clear growth path into Head of Production or Senior Operations leadership

Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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