Studio Manager

Lyve; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LYVE Studios is seeking a hands-on Studio Manager to own the day-to-day operations of our live shopping studio in Santa Monica, CA. You’ll ensure each broadcast is production-ready, staffed, and on schedule across multiple client brands in a fast-paced startup environment.

In this 1099 role, you will manage lighting, cameras, platform setup, show scheduling, pre-stream checklists, live troubleshooting, and coaching of on-camera talent, while maintaining brand guidelines and inventory across

Qualifications

• Experience in live production, event operations, retail/e-commerce operations, or a similar fast-moving operational role.
• Familiarity with TikTok Shop, livestream shopping, or social commerce is a strong plus.
• Highly organized — comfortable managing multiple schedules, people, and moving pieces at once.
• Calm under pressure; able to problem-solve in real time during live broadcasts.
• Strong communicator who can manage talent, relay client expectations, and flag issues early.
• Available to work on-site in Santa Monica, with flexibility for live show hours (evenings/weekends depending on client schedules).

Responsibilities

• Own studio operations: lighting, cameras, TikTok Shop platform setup, and equipment readiness for every scheduled live
• Manage the live show schedule across all active brand clients, ensuring full host and moderator coverage
• Run pre-stream checklists and troubleshoot issues in real time during broadcasts
• Monitor live show quality — brand guideline adherence, host performance, and engagement — and coach talent as needed
• Manage product sample inventory and studio supplies for each brand
• Act as the link between account management and the production floor, flagging capacity or staffing needs
• Maintain and improve onboarding/training documentation for hosts and moderators

Skills

Live production

Event operations

Retail/e-commerce operations

TikTok Shop familiarity

Strong communicator

Highly organized

Calm under pressure

On-site availability

Job description

About LYVE Studios

LYVE Studios is a B2B live commerce agency based in Los Angeles, specializing in end-to-end TikTok Shop live shopping production, strategy, and infrastructure. We partner with consumer brands to build and run their live shopping presence — from hosts and moderators to studio production and performance strategy. Our clients include fast-growing DTC brands across beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Studio Manager to own the day‑to‑day operations of our live shopping studio. You’ll be the person who keeps the floor running — making sure every live broadcast goes out on time, fully staffed, and production‑ready, across multiple brand clients simultaneously. This is a high‑ownership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, startup environment and wants to be central to scaling a live commerce operation from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

• Own studio operations: lighting, cameras, TikTok Shop platform setup, and equipment readiness for every scheduled live
• Manage the live show schedule across all active brand clients, ensuring full host and moderator coverage
• Run pre-stream checklists and troubleshoot issues in real time during broadcasts
• Monitor live show quality — brand guideline adherence, host performance, and engagement — and coach talent as needed
• Manage product sample inventory and studio supplies for each brand
• Act as the link between account management and the production floor, flagging capacity or staffing needs
• Maintain and improve onboarding/training documentation for hosts and moderators

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in live production, event operations, retail/e-commerce operations, or a similar fast‑moving operational role
• Familiarity with TikTok Shop, livestream shopping, or social commerce is a strong plus
• Highly organized — comfortable managing multiple schedules, people, and moving pieces at once
• Calm under pressure; able to problem‑solve in real time during live broadcasts
• Strong communicator who can manage talent, relay client expectations, and flag issues early
• Available to work on‑site in Santa Monica, with flexibility for live show hours (may include evenings/weekends depending on client schedules)

Details

• Contract type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 annually
• Location: On‑site, Santa Monica, CA