Whatnot Live Host

Whitecollars; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

On-site in Linden

Job summary

Whitecollars in Linden, NJ is seeking an energetic Live Host to join our warehouse studio. You will host live selling streams on Whatnot for at least 20 hours per week, engage viewers in real time, and drive auction-based sales of inventory.

This is a part-time, on-site contractor role perfect for someone early in their career, tech-savvy, and eager to own the channel with a self-starter mindset. Base pay is $16-$19 per hour, with a profit/revenue share bonus discussed during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Excellent on-camera presence and comfort with live interaction.
• Outgoing, energetic personality with strong communication skills.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new platforms and tools.

Responsibilities

• Host live selling streams on Whatnot for a minimum of 20 hours per week from our Linden, NJ warehouse.
• Engage viewers, present products, and manage real-time auctions to maximize sales.
• Manage end-to-end Whatnot selling process: listings, scheduling streams, post-stream tasks.

Skills

On-camera presence

Outgoing personality

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Self-starter

Tools

Whatnot

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is an omnichannel marketplace seller generating the majority of their revenue through Amazon, with significant and growing operations on Walmart, eBay, and Temu. They've built their business on a simple but powerful principle: establish direct relationships with brands and authorized distributors, and resell their products across multiple marketplaces.

They're not a large, bureaucratic organization. They're agile, data-driven, and growth-focused. Decisions are made quickly. Results are recognized and rewarded. And the team is lean enough that your contributions will be seen, heard, and valued.

If you're looking for a place where your work directly influences company strategy, you've found it.

About the Role

We are looking for an energetic and camera-friendly Live Host to join our team at our warehouse (Studio) in Linden, New Jersey. In this role, you will be responsible for hosting live selling streams on the Whatnot platform, engaging audiences in real time, and driving auction-based sales of our product inventory. This is a part-time, on-site position ideal for someone early in their career who is entrepreneurial, tech-savvy, and eager to take ownership of a growing sales channel.

Responsibilities

• Host live selling streams on Whatnot for a minimum of 20 hours per week from our warehouse
• Engage viewers, present products compellingly, and manage real-time auctions to maximize sales
• Manage the end-to-end Whatnot selling process, including product listings, scheduling streams, and post-stream admin tasks
• Learn and independently navigate the Whatnot platform, optimizing stream performance over time
• Coordinate with the warehouse team for product preparation and fulfillment
• Track and report on stream performance metrics (sales, viewership, engagement)

• Based in or willing to commute to Linden, New Jersey
• Outgoing, energetic, and confident personality; comfortable being on camera
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new platforms and tools
• Self-starter mentality: able to take ownership, learn independently, and run the channel with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Available for 25-30 hours per week (including a minimum of 20 hours of live streaming)

• Base Pay: $16-$19 per hour

• Performance Bonus: Profit/revenue share based on stream performance (details to be discussed)
• Employment Type: Part-time, Contractor

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with live selling (Whatnot, TikTok Shop, Facebook Live, etc.)
• E-commerce background or familiarity with online marketplaces
• Content creation or social media experience
• Experience with auction-style or real-time selling environments