Job Description

About Us

We’re the team behind Hafu Go, one of the Top 5 fastest-growing YouTube channels in Canada, with 11M+ subscribers and 3B+ 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.

This is your chance to join a small, elite team building the future of creator economy. You’ll work on ideas that reach millions, learn how top creators operate behind the scenes, and get hands-on production experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Production Assistant to help take ideas from brainstorm to upload. You’ll assist across the full pipeline: researching viral concepts, building props, running film shoots, organizing files, and scheduling content for release. You'll work directly with the producer and creator, gaining top-tier, on-the-job training that doesn't exist anywhere else in the industry.

This is a high-responsibility, fast-paced role designed for someone with a strong work ethic, a sharp creative mind, and a desire to grow fast in the creator world.

Idea Research

• Assist in brainstorming video concepts rooted in curiosity, virality, and shock factor
• Research feasibility of experiments, stunts, inventions, and tech
• Track down reference materials, case studies, or similar executions
• Help develop feasibility outlines, sourcing plans, and creative angles
• Occasionally reach out to experts, creators, or sources to deepen research

Pre-Production

• Source and purchase materials, props, and tools
• Assist with location scouting, bookings, and shoot prep
• Build or assemble props, rigs, or inventions for videos
• Work with the team to adapt ideas quickly when things break or flop
• Basic fabrication techniques and DIY construction on the job

Filming

• Help set up gear, lighting, and locations
• Assist as a second shooter or camera op if needed
• Handle memory cards, batteries, and on-set problem solving
• Help manage time and logistics on shoot day

Post-Filming

• Organize raw footage, label and sort files
• Upload content to cloud storage
• Maintain our prop and gear libraries (physical and digital)
• Assist with archiving and file handoffs to editors

Posting & Scheduling

• Schedule long-form videos and Shorts using YouTube Studio and other tools
• Assist in uploading final thumbnails, titles, and metadata
• Double-check content formatting and publishing accuracy
• Help maintain the publishing calendar across all platforms
• Occasionally assist with light community management (comment moderation, etc.)

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Are hungry to break into production and learn by doing
• Stay calm under pressure and solve problems on the fly
• Have strong attention to detail and love staying organized
• Don’t mind getting your hands dirty—physically and creatively
• Are passionate about social media, creativity, storytelling, and innovation
• Are comfortable around power tools or excited to learn them

Bonus Points If You:

• Have worked on video sets or helped shoot/edit projects
• Are familiar with camera gear, lighting, or AV setup
• Have a background in theatre, film, events, engineering, or making
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Love YouTube, internet culture, tech, or science

What You Get:

• Elite production training from one of Canada’s top creator teams
• Work seen by millions of viewers globally
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling media company
• Access to gear, tech, and creative challenges you won’t find anywhere else
• A front-row seat to the future of content, tech, and online culture

Location: Toronto (in-person)

Type: Part-time (contract, 20–30 hours/week), with potential to grow into a full-time role

Start Date: ASAP

Term: Initial 3-month contract, with opportunity to extend or transition into a long-term position

Compensation: $18–22/hour, based on experience

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