Livestream Host - Freelance Contractor Role (On-Site)

VeeFriends; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive products

Training and equipment provided

Creative environment that values personality

Job summary

A contemporary entertainment company is seeking a Freelance Livestream Host to engage audiences through high-energy broadcasts in NYC. Key responsibilities include leading livestreams on platforms like TikTok and eBay, maintaining viewer engagement, and collaborating on show formats. Ideal candidates are confident performers with communication skills, a passion for collectibles, and availability for late-night or weekend shifts. Compensation is competitive at $25–$30/hour, with potential for rate increases based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be available for late-night and/or weekend livestreams.
• Experience with breaking TCGs or sales-driven content is preferred.
• Passionate about understanding market trends and digital consumer trends.

Responsibilities

• Host high-energy livestreams from NYC locations.
• Lead community-driven segments and card breaks.
• Maintain strong viewer engagement throughout each show.

Skills

Strong on-camera presence

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter

Familiarity with collectibles

Improv skills

Experience with livestreaming

Comfortable improvising

Tools

Excel

OBS

Streamyard

Job description

Freelance Livestream Host (Project-Based Hours, On-Site) Contractor Role

ABOUT VEEFRIENDS

VeeFriends is a contemporary entertainment company that blends art, storytelling, collecting, events, and innovative technologies to build a community around a movement of kindness and positivity. Hand-drawn and imagined by Gary Vaynerchuk, the 283 VeeFriends characters each represent aspirational qualities meant to inspire creativity, accountability, and personal growth.

We’re expanding our live commerce capabilities and are seeking charismatic, high-energy freelance livestream hosts to bring VeeFriends products and stories to life across platforms like TikTok Live, Whatnot, eBay Live, and Fanatics Live. If you love performing, connecting with audiences, and showcasing collectibles in a dynamic, interactive format, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, creator-driven environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Host high-energy, interactive livestreams from our NYC locations (LIC and Hudson Yards)
• Lead card breaks, product reveals, and community-driven segments
• Use livestream tools and platforms such as TikTok Live, Whatnot, eBay Live, and others
• Maintain strong viewer retention and keep audiences engaged throughout each show
• Bring storytelling, humor, and personality to every broadcast
• Help communicate the value and attributes of VeeFriends collectibles
• Encourage viewer interaction and drive product purchases in an authentic, entertaining way
• Collaborate with the team to develop show formats, recurring segments, or signature host moments
• Complete post-stream recaps and participate in occasional content capture for promotional materials

WHO YOU ARE

• Strong on-camera presence with confidence performing live
• Self-starter, high-energy, entertaining, and comfortable improvising in the moment
• Familiarity with the collectibles industry and a passion for understanding market trends, pricing, emerging technology platforms, and digital consumer trends
• Available for late-night and/or weekend livestreams consistently and is reliable
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaboration with cross-functional teams and providing regular reports.
• Experienced with livestreaming, breaking TCGs, or sales-driven content (preferred, but not required)
• Familiarity with live commerce platforms and creator culture, or experience in a retail environment
• Excited to build your personal style, voice, and presence within the VeeFriends ecosystem
• Preferred experience with Excel, OBS, Streamyard, and any other streaming backend systems

TERMS & COMPENSATION

• Compensation: $25–$30/hour, based on experience and show assignments
• All work must be performed on-site at VeeFriends NYC locations
• No employee benefits are offered
• Opportunities for rate increases based on performance and livestream metrics
• Top-performing hosts may be considered for recurring programming, expanded hours, and special project opportunities

WHY VEEFRIENDS?

This is a rare chance to help shape the future of a globally recognized IP while growing your own on-camera presence and skillset. As a VeeFriends host, you’ll get:

• Exposure to a passionate, highly engaged collectible audience
• A chance to develop your own recurring segments, show style, or catchphrases
• Access to exclusive products, first-looks, and special drops
• A creativity-first environment that values personality and authenticity
• The opportunity to be featured across VeeFriends channels and content
• A supportive team that provides training, equipment, sets, and all show materials

If you love entertaining, storytelling, connecting with community, and bringing energy to the screen — come help us create unforgettable live moments with VeeFriends.