Title of role: Social Media Shop Live Host

Location: Boston, MA----In person Approved Salary Range: $40-$65/hr

About the Role:

Are you obsessed with the latest fashion trends and love connecting with people on camera? We’re looking for a confident, high-energy, and fashion-forward Live Host to join our talent pool & represent Gilt. In this role, you’ll host dynamic live selling streams right from our studio in Boston’s Seaport District. You’ll style products, engage with a live audience in real-time, and convert viewers into loyal shoppers through entertaining, authentic live commerce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Host Live Streams: Lead interactive Social Site Live session showcasing our fashion collections. ● Drive Engagement & Sales: Present clothing & accessories while discussing fit, fabric, and styling tips, and answer viewer questions in real-time from viewers to build rapport and boost conversions. ● Bring the Energy: Maintain high enthusiasm, charm, and professionalism throughout extended live broadcasts & social teasers ● Collaborate & Strategy: Work closely with our production and marketing team to plan live promotional hooks, flash sales, and content flow.

Experience and Background Needed:

• Fashion-Obsessed: A strong passion for trends, styling, and talking about apparel naturally. ● Camera-Confident Personality: Outgoing, charismatic, and comfortable being live on camera for multi-hour sessions. ● Live Social Media Hosting Experience: Prior experience in live commerce (TikTok Shop, TalkShopLive, Whatnot, Instagram Live, etc.) is strongly preferred. ● Quick Problem Solver: Ability to improvise and quick to pivot while conducting live chat commentary and keep engagement on the stream moving at a productive pace.
• Schedule Flexibility: Required to support a dynamic, testing-based production calendar ○ Core Days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (with occasional Saturdays). ○ Production Windows: Must be available for both day and evening testing blocks: ■ Mid-Day Block: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST ■ Evening Block: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's in communications, marketing, theater, broadcasting, or a related field preferred

Years of experience ● 1–3 years of on-camera, live-streaming, broadcast, or public-facing presentation experience (live commerce, QVC/HSN-style selling, or TikTok/Instagram LIVE strongly preferred) ● 1-3 years of hands-on experience in on-camera hosting, content creation, or live selling considered in lieu of a degree ● 1-3 years of work experience within live audience engagement ● Prior experience in retail, sales, or product demonstration a plus

Technical skills ● Operating live-streaming setups (ring lights, mics, cameras, teleprompters) and troubleshooting basic AV issues ● Working familiarity with the Social Media Live platforms—pinning products, running promos, managing the live cart, and reading real-time engagement ● Ability to interpret live metrics (viewer count, GMV, conversion, engagement) and adjust delivery accordingly ● Advanced understanding of social media content trends and short-form video best practices

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What We Offer:

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

We Encourage You to Apply:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

Work Authorization Rue Gilt Groupe requires all applicants to be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Rue Gilt Groupe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.