Coins Livestream Host - Freelance Contractor Role (On-Site) in New York, New York at VeeFriends LLC

ABOUT VEEFRIENDS

VeeFriends is a contemporary entertainment company that combines art, storytelling, collecting, events, and innovative technologies to build a community around a movement of kindness and positivity.

The company’s mission is to scale its unique VeeFriends characters and their attributes to create a better world. These characters foster a sense of community and inspire creativity, self-discovery, accountability, and personal growth.

Originally hand-drawn by Gary Vaynerchuk, the VeeFriends universe consists of 283 characters — each representing traits and qualities he admires and aims to inspire in others.

ABOUT THE ROLE

VeeFriends is seeking a high-energy, knowledgeable freelance Coin Live Host (1099 contractor) to present, educate, and sell coins, currency, and precious metals across live shopping platforms.

This role blends numismatic expertise, live entertainment, and real-time selling, requiring someone who can build trust with collectors while driving engagement and conversions during live broadcasts.

As part of VeeFriends’ growing collectibles ecosystem, this host will play a key role in bringing both traditional and innovative coin products to life for a rapidly expanding audience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Live Selling & Hosting

• Host high-energy, on-camera live shopping streams showcasing coins, bullion, and collectible products
• Clearly present items, communicate value, and drive real-time purchasing decisions
• Maintain strong viewer engagement, momentum, and retention throughout multi-hour broadcasts

Education & Trust-Building

• Explain coin grading, rarity, condition, and historical significance in a clear and engaging way
• Answer live questions and build credibility with both new and experienced collectors
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in all product descriptions

Live Commerce & Growth

• Apply live shopping best practices to improve conversion, engagement, and repeat viewership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Live Commerce team to understand performance metrics and optimize shows
• Provide feedback and insights to improve platform analytics, content strategy, and overall channel growth

Community & Brand Building

• Actively build and engage a loyal collector community around VeeFriends
• Bring personality, storytelling, and consistency to develop a recognizable on-screen presence
• Support content creation beyond live shows, including social media and promotional content

Product & Strategy Input

• Provide feedback to internal teams on product performance, audience preferences, and market trends
  Collaborate with product and broader teams to inform future coin offerings and collectibles strategy
• Stay current on market pricing, trends, and collector demand
  

WHO YOU ARE

On-Camera Talent

• Confident, engaging, and high-energy personality with strong live presentation skills
• Comfortable improvising, managing chat interaction, and maintaining momentum during extended streams

Live Commerce Experience

• Experience with live selling, auctions, or content-driven commerce strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of audience engagement, urgency, and conversion in a live format

Numismatic Knowledge

• Background in coins, bullion, or collectibles (professional or personal)
• Understanding of grading systems and major grading companies (e.g., PCGS, NGC)
• Ability to identify key details such as strike quality, surface marks, and authenticity

Adaptability & Growth Mindset

• Ability to quickly learn and represent the VeeFriends brand, products, and storytelling
• Excited to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment and grow with the team

Collaboration & Ownership

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with production, operations, and growth teams
• Interested in contributing beyond hosting — including content, strategy, and community development

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with streaming tools (OBS, Streamyard, etc.) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism in customer-facing environments
  

WHY VEEFRIENDS?

This is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing live commerce ecosystem at a brand that sits at the intersection of collectibles, entertainment, and community.

Top performers will have the opportunity to:

• Grow their on-camera presence and personal brand
• Play a role in shaping future collectible products
• Become a key face within VeeFriends’ live commerce channels
• Expand into additional categories across the VeeFriends ecosystem
  

TERMS & COMPENSATION

• Freelance, 1099 independent contractor role
• Compensation: $25–$30/hour, based on experience and performance
• Up to 25 hours per week
• On-site role based in NYC
• Opportunities for increased hours, recurring programming, and expanded responsibilities based on performance

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Schedule: Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for live shows
• Environment: In-person studio setting in NYC, with camera monitoring for production and security