Live Streamers

Live streamers typically have several years of experience in the topic they live stream about. Live gaming streamers often have years of experience in playing and competing in live games online. Strong knowledge of technology, webcams, cameras, and streaming software and platforms is essential.

Live streamers and live gaming streamers are able to multitask while broadcasting. They can discuss what they are doing and seeing while they are doing it, such as sharing thoughts about their approach to a challenging spot in a live game, and chatting online and through a headset with their audience and subscribers. They are able to handle difficult personalities and questions while staying focuses on their live streaming work. Individuals who are outgoing and personable do best in this type of work. Live streamers and live gaming streamers must also be able to handle working at different times of the day, especially evenings and weekends. Creativity is also important, as live streamers must always keep their content fresh and interesting so that people will be entertained and will keep coming back to experience their live streams. Self-initiative and a strong work ethic are also important, especially for running one's own live streaming business.