TikTok Live Host & Actor

RYSE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Rotating schedule

Job summary

RYSE is seeking engaging on-camera hosts to run daily TikTok Live shopping streams from our Toronto studio and create social content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube. The role starts with paid 2‑hour tryouts, then moves to an ongoing rotating schedule hosting daily live slots.

Candidates should have acting or hosting experience, strong energy on camera, and comfort handling real-time viewer questions. Knowledge of home tech and a proactive attitude are a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in acting, live streaming, hosting, or on-camera presenting (social media content, TikTok Live, QVC-style commerce, or similar preferred)
• Comfortable speaking on camera for extended periods with high energy
• Strong communication skills and quick thinking to handle live audience questions
• Interest in home tech, smart home, or DIY products is a plus

Responsibilities

• Host TikTok Live sessions from our studio, showcasing RYSE smart shades and accessories
• Demonstrate product features and installation in an engaging, easy-to-follow way
• Interact with live viewers, answer questions, and respond to comments in real time
• Drive viewer engagement through energy, storytelling, and calls to action
• Maintain a clean, on-brand studio setup and follow content guidelines
• Act in social media content including TikToks, Instagram Reels, and YouTube

Skills

On-camera hosting

Live streaming

Communication

TikTok familiarity

Job description

About RYSE

RYSE (helloryse.com) designs smart home products and automated window covering technology that make homes simpler and smarter to live in. We're growing our live commerce presence on TikTok and looking for engaging, on‑camera hosts to bring our products to life for viewers in real time, as well as film TikTok's, Instagram Reels, and Short/Long form content for the company.

About The Role

We're building a small rotating team of TikTok Live hosts and actors to run daily live shopping streams from our studio, and film social media content. Hosts will demonstrate RYSE products, answer viewer questions in real time, and drive engagement and sales during each session. We're starting with paid, in‑studio tryout sessions to find the right hosts, then settling into an ongoing rotation (currently targeting two hosts alternating days) so RYSE goes live every day.

Hiring Process

• Tryout session: candidates come into the studio for a paid 2‑hour live session, hosted solo or alongside our team, to see how they perform on camera and with a live audience
• Compensation for tryout: paid hourly for the 2‑hour session, regardless of outcome
• Ongoing role: selected hosts join a rotating weekly schedule to cover a daily TikTok Live slot

Responsibilities

• Host TikTok Live sessions from our studio, showcasing RYSE smart shades and accessories
• Demonstrate product features and installation in an engaging, easy‑to‑follow way
• Interact with live viewers, answer questions, and respond to comments in real time
• Drive viewer engagement through energy, storytelling, and calls to action
• Maintain a clean, on‑brand studio setup and follow content guidelines
• Act in social media content including TikToks, Instagram Reels, and YouTube

Requirements

• Prior experience in acting, live streaming, hosting, or on‑camera presenting (social media content, TikTok Live, QVC‑style commerce, or similar preferred)
• Comfortable speaking on camera for extended periods with high energy
• Strong communication skills and quick thinking to handle live audience questions
• Interest in home tech, smart home, or DIY products is a plus
• Reliable and punctual; able to commit to a consistent rotating schedule
• Familiarity with TikTok's platform, trends, and live shopping features

How To Apply

• Submit a short video clip or reel demonstrating your on‑camera presence and energy
• Include your resume

Benefits

• Ongoing hours: rotating daily schedule, hours TBD based on live slot length
• Compensation: $50 hourly