Live streaming Host Manager - Douyin
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated manager with a real passion for livestream performance to lead Apple’s Douyin livestream’s Host team. As the manager of livestream host, you will be leading a team of Professional livestream hosts and Creative Pro hosts, and responsible for the anchor & flow of each session, and ensuring our Hosts are delivering commercial value propositions, and a seamless, engaging viewer experience. You will be collaborating closely with Production, Script & Demo Editorial team, and Moderation team to bring Apple products and experiences to life.
Description
Responsibilities includes not limited to;
Lead and coach a team of high performing Professional livestream hosts and Creative Pro hosts.
Support the overall flow of livestreams, guiding Hosts to introduce segments, transitioning between topics, and ensure pacing stays dynamic and audience-focused.
Collaborates with key cross functional teams to integrate business priorities and execution strategies into the livestream experience.
Establishes a clear performance standard and training structure for hosts.
Proactively incorporates audience feedback and data-driven insights to continuously refine hosting style, pacing, and delivery.
Partner with People partners and the operations team to plan and manage recruiting, training, developing, and retaining a diverse, high-performing team.
Contribute to an inclusive environment by respecting each others’ differences and having the curiosity to learn.
Demonstrate Apple’s values of inclusion and diversity in daily activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven on-air hosting or broadcast experience (livestream, television, events, or digital platforms). Team management experience in above landscapes with proven leadership capabilities and deep industry expertise strongly preferred.
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional partners and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong analytical ability and decision making skills.
- Experience working with human resources in areas pertinent to employee management such as performance, welfare and development.
- Able to work in different Apple offices & studios and being flexible for weekend and night shift
- Mandarin and English fluency required.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS/BA in related field or equivalent experience, MBA/MA or advanced degree preferred.
- Exceptional ability to problem solve, develop creative solutions, and demonstrate.
- Adept at building collaborative bridges and fostering relationships with cross functional, in addition to flexibly adapting to feedback.
- Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing operational processes that help improve operational metrics and drive efficiency.
- Role models inclusive leadership behaviors and embraces their responsibility to build, develop and retain diverse teams.
- Self starter with proven ability to influence across teams to drive innovation and results.
- Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.