Livepeer Studio: Senior Business Operations Manager
About You
Are you excited about bringing a disruptive video streaming and AI platform to mainstream adoption? Do you enjoy the early phase of go-to-market for a brand new product that’s starting to get traction? Are you a self-motivated person who loves fast-paced culture at a small startup? If you are a business operations professional with strong go-to-market experience, and a passion for video / AI, you should consider joining Livepeer Studio as Business Operations Manager.
About Livepeer
Livepeer Studio is an API-first, open-source, cost-effective video streaming platform, built on top of the Livepeer network. It is high performance while disruptive in cost - saving up to 90% compared to other cloud providers. Livepeer Studio's streaming business has been growing via a founder-led sales tactic in the past 8 months, and we are launching a new AIÂ product with strong demand already shown in our existing customer base.
As a blockchain-based protocol that has been live on Ethereum since 2018, the Livepeer network is one of the first web3 networks to deliver real-world value to an existing multi-billion dollar industry. We do this by using our open-source and blockchain coordinated network to enable a worldwide community of hardware operators to run infrastructure for video streaming. The Livepeer network and the Livepeer Studio service provide a unique video solution that helps communities and businesses innovate, adapt, and grow through the power of video.
Livepeer Inc, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to providing a community and environment for mutual respect, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe diversity and inclusion are crucial to our success and seek to recruit/develop from a diverse candidate pool.
About the Role
As Livepeer Studio's business operations manager, you will play a crucial role in driving adoption for a disruptive video streaming service. You will be working closely on a multi-disciplinary GTM team, and providing important leverage to our founder-led growth operations. Building on top of early product success, you will get an opportunity to work with an experienced team to bring a whole new product to market.
This role is great for someone confident in their own abilities, and looking for an opportunity with room and flexibility to accelerate their career growth. You will take advantage of already growing demand and an established product, engineering, and marketing team. The work will be challenging because you will be jumping into many different areas across the operations of the company, but it will also be rewarding because there is plenty of low hanging fruit. As the demand grows, you will get a chance to lead a team if inclined.
Qualifications
- Strong business acumen with a bias towards action
- Strong experience working with early stage startups
- Strong ability to represent the company in front of partners and customers
- Strong ability to pull in the right resources to help with complex deal management
- Ability to navigate deals/sales cycles with partners in product / eng / marketing
- Independent, self-disciplined and possess strong verbal and written communications skills
- Familiarity with Livepeer Studio’s ICP segments - social streaming, sports streaming, entertainment, church streaming, and emerging OTT services
Requirements
- Accountable for driving business results
- Technical proficient to grasp the core value of Livepeer Studio’s developer facing video streaming product, and convey strong credibility in external communication
- Familiar with CRM tools and the sales / marketing process
- Manage time well, with strong organizational skills
- Ability to travel to visit customers and attend trade shows/events
- Demonstrated success at an early stage startup or comparable environments. You default to taking initiatives and creating clarity for others.
- Thrive on a remote first team - sift through Discord / Slack threads to gain context, enjoy written communication as much as verbal communication.
Here is what to expect during the interview process:
- Initial Phone Interview
- First and Second Round Interview
- Reference Checks
Benefits
- Base salary $125,000 - $165,000 for candidates residing in US
- Competitive ESOP with standard 4 year vesting / 1 year cliff
- Adjustments apply for international employees
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Up to 25 vacation days per calendar year
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