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

Coins Livestream Host - Freelance Contractor Role (On-Site)