Job Opportunities

Applications due: December 1, 2025, 12 p.m. ET
Project: Toronto Black Histories AI Project
Location: Hybrid (Toronto-based preferred, occasional team meetings in person)
Time commitment: Part-time / Project-based (approx. 8–12 hours per week)
Compensation: $6,000.00

About the project
The Toronto Black Histories AI Project brings together an interdisciplinary team looking to use generative AI to reimagine and animate the stories of Black Torontonians from the 19th and early 20th centuries (1860s–1910s). This work combines historical research, creative storytelling, and new media technologies to produce short videos that make these overlooked histories vivid, accessible, and emotionally resonant.

The project also aims to develop ethical and historically accurate methodologies for using generative AI in cultural production—balancing innovation with care, respect, and factual integrity. Based at the University of Toronto School of Cities, this project is being led by Urbanist-in-Residence Kofi Hope.This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team of historians, artists, and city-builders pushing the boundaries of what storytelling through AI can look like.

Role overview
We are seeking a Generative Video Producer – ideally a student or emerging creative technologist – who has experience producing generative AI video content using tools such as Runway ML, Midjourney, Pika Labs, HeyGen, DreamStudio, or similar platforms.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and executing the video production workflow—from concept to final edit—ensuring a high-quality and cohesive result that integrates both AI-generated visuals and archival historical content.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the production workflow
  • Identify and recommend software platforms and tools for generative video creation, animation, and editing.
  • Establish clear stages of production, including image generation, animation,editing, sound design, and post-production integration.
  • Create a replicable process that the project team can use for future videos.

• Integrate archival materials
  • Work with researchers to incorporate historical photographs, documents, maps and architectural recreations of historic buildings into generative sequences in an accurate and respectful manner.
  • Support the design of historically faithful visual and sound elements.

• Generate and refine video content
  • Use generative AI tools to create short cinematic sequences and visual effects inspired by Toronto’s Black history.
  • Experiment with blending generated material and live-action or narrated content.

• Collaborate with creative and academic partners
  • Work closely with the project lead and interdisciplinary team to align on creative direction and tone.
  • Take part in monthly/semi-monthly working group meetings where the project team will discuss the concept, research and our approach to ethical video production
  • Participate in feedback sessions and adapt outputs to reflect historical accuracy and artistic vision.

• Support final production:
  • Assist in assembling the final 3–5 minute video piece, including editing, transitions, and sound integration.
  • Provide technical insight into maintaining quality and coherence across all scenes.
    

Qualifications & skills

• Experience creating generative AI videos or AI-assisted animation (Runway ML,
  Midjourney, Pika Labs, etc.).
• Familiarity with video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or equivalent).
• Must have some interest in and/or desire to learn more about Black Toronto history, and/or Toronto cultural history.
• Ability to manage workflows and production timelines.
• Basic knowledge of digital storytelling, history, or archival work is an asset.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; openness to feedback and iterative creative processes.
  

To apply
Please submit the following materials (in one email or shared folder):

• Cover letter (written, video, or audio format accepted) – tell us why you’re interested and how your skills align with this project.
• CV or résumé highlighting relevant experience or coursework.
• Portfolio or links to examples of your generative video or multimedia work (e.g., Runway projects, short films, animations, reels, etc.).

Send your application materials to hope.kofi@gmail.com with the subject line: “Generative Video Producer Application – [Your Name]”

This job post will be open until Monday, December 1 at 12 p.m. ET.

Equity statement
We strongly encourage applications from Black students, students of colour, and those from
underrepresented backgrounds in media and technology. The project is committed to
inclusive hiring and to providing mentorship and growth opportunities for emerging creators