Salary guide
Video Game Streamer
- Average salary
- £18,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- Variable
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- The UK has thousands of professional streamers
Other names this job is known by
- Game Streamer
- Live Gamer
Key responsibilities
- Broadcast live gameplay on platforms (Twitch, YouTube)
- Engage with viewers and build a community
- Create and edit video content
- Promote streams on social media
- Collaborate with brands and sponsors
- Monitor analytics and trends
- Manage donations and subscriptions
- Stay updated on gaming
Skills and qualifications required
- Gaming skills
- Communication
- Entertainment
- IT and streaming software
- Organisation
- Social media
- Creativity
- Business skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Streamer
- Content Creator
- Brand Ambassador
- Business Owner
How to get the job
- Build a streaming setup
- Grow an audience on platforms
- Collaborate with brands
- Monetise content
- Progress to senior or business owner roles
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