Whatnot
Livestream Production Manager
$126K–$165K
San Francisco, CA +3 · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Seattle, WA - Experience
- 4+ years of professional experience; live production experience may come from a day job or serious side pursuit.
About the job
Build and scale Whatnot’s seller livestream-production program, improving sellers’ streaming setups and delivering live productions at events and promotional streams.
What you'll do
- Run seller studio build-outs, including equipment, shipping, setup coaching, and support through sellers’ first shows.
- Plan and operate live production for conventions and promotional streams; develop production education and advise internal teams.
- Measure the impact of production enablement on seller performance and build operating processes, including a freelance production talent pool.
What they ask for
- Expert live-streaming skills, including OBS or similar technologies and knowledge of cameras, capture, audio, lighting, encoding, and networking.
- Ability to prepare, troubleshoot, and run high-stakes live shows under pressure.
- Strong coaching, communication, operational, and measurement skills.
- Willingness to travel often, typically 1–3 trips a month, including weekends and occasional international trips; must live within commuting distance of a listed hub.
Pay
$126K - $165K (base salary; currency not stated)
Tools
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
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