Hi, I’m Justin Guanio. I’m a creative producer and operations-minded media professional with 10 years of experience across audio production, social-first content, live events, artist projects, brand storytelling, and creative operations. I founded Warhaul, a Toronto-based multimedia production company and creative platform, where I lead projects from concept through delivery and help clients bring their stories to life across music, film, fashion, and sport. I’m deeply collaborative, organized, and hands-on, balancing big-picture vision with meticulous planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and on-site execution. I’m passionate about building partnerships, curating memorable experiences, and delivering high-quality content and events that resonate with audiences.

Justin Guanio

Hi, I’m Justin Guanio. I’m a creative producer and operations-minded media professional with 10 years of experience across audio production, social-first content, live events, artist projects, brand storytelling, and creative operations. I founded Warhaul, a Toronto-based multimedia production company and creative platform, where I lead projects from concept through delivery and help clients bring their stories to life across music, film, fashion, and sport. I’m deeply collaborative, organized, and hands-on, balancing big-picture vision with meticulous planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and on-site execution. I’m passionate about building partnerships, curating memorable experiences, and delivering high-quality content and events that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Justin Guanio. I’m a creative producer and operations-minded media professional with 10 years of experience across audio production, social-first content, live events, artist projects, brand storytelling, and creative operations. I founded Warhaul, a Toronto-based multimedia production company and creative platform, where I lead projects from concept through delivery and help clients bring their stories to life across music, film, fashion, and sport.

I’m deeply collaborative, organized, and hands-on, balancing big-picture vision with meticulous planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and on-site execution. I’m passionate about building partnerships, curating memorable experiences, and delivering high-quality content and events that resonate with audiences.

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Work Experience

Founder / Producer / Operations Lead at Warhaul
June 1, 2024 - Present
Built and operates a Toronto-based multimedia production company across music, film, events, sports, fashion, studio production, audio, digital media, and cultural activations. Oversee operations, pipelines, budgets, client and vendor relations, partnerships, studio bookings, team coordination, marketing, and project delivery. Produce and support events and content projects from concept through delivery, including release events, film/music video festivals, fashion shows, concert recaps, and cultural activations. Lead audio-focused work including Warhaul Radio content, event media, and short-form social content; manage collaborators across artists, DJs, producers, videographers, editors, stylists, venues, brands, agencies, and creative partners. Supported projects for Universal Music Canada, Rolling Stone Canada, Billboard UK, EMPIRE, and Toronto-based creative communities. Balance creative planning with execution details including timelines, ticketing, outreach, content calendars, run
Freelance Audio Producer / Mixing & Recording at Independent
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
Produced, recorded, edited, and mixed audio for artists, visual projects, branded content, and sports/culture storytelling projects. Notable collaborations include projects connected to Nike Toronto, Nike ACG, OVO x Toronto Raptors, and the Toronto Raptors; collaborated with directors and creative teams to shape sound, mood, clarity, and final audio delivery. Prepared vocals, stems, edits, cleanups, and final assets for music releases, campaign pieces, video content, social media assets, and artist projects.
Technical Systems Analyst at RBC
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Created VBA scripts and reporting workflows to improve data analysis efficiency for internal technical teams. Supported troubleshooting, automation, data organization, and process improvement across tools including Tableau, Resolve, Moofsoft, and SM9. Communicated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve documentation, reporting, and workflow clarity.

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Automotive & Vehicle Technology at McMaster University / Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Bachelor of Technology at McMaster University / Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology at McMaster University / Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019
Business Management Certificate at McMaster University / Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services