Employers
Live streamers may be employed full time or work on a contract basis. They work for companies such as Facebook, Twitch, X, and YouTube. They may also work independently, hosting their own programs. Other companies that may employ live streamers include Akamai Technologies, Amazon Web Services, Apple, Cisco Systems, Google, Kaltura, Netflix, International Business Machine Corporation (IBM Cloud Video), Wowza Media Systems, Hulu, among others.
Starting Out
Many live streamers and live gaming streamers start out by learning on their own free time how to live stream programs and games. They may also start by working part time or during the summer for live streaming companies, getting a foot in the door while honing their live streaming skills and taking classes to keep up with live streaming technology. Look for job posting on the live streaming platforms that interest you, such as Facebook Live, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube Live. Job openings for live streamers and live gaming streamers are also posted on sites such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and SimplyHired, among many others. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding opportunities in live streaming companies.
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