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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.
Comprised of characters originally hand-drawn and brought to life by Gary Vaynerchuk, there are 283 VeeFriends, all of which Gary imagined, created, and drew himself. Each character represents traits and qualities Gary admires and hopes to inspire in others.
We're seeking enthusiastic and engaging freelance livestream hosts (1099 contractors) to join our fast-paced live commerce team on a part-time, contract basis.
Breaking trading cards is at the core of the role, and we're looking for people who can bring high energy, strong camera presence, and a love for storytelling, collectibles, and community. Whether you have experience breaking TCGs, selling comics, or creating content around collectibles, we want you to help bring VeeFriends products to life in a live, interactive format.
As a host, you'll be contracted to lead livestream broadcasts on platforms like Whatnot, TikTok Live, eBay Live, and Fanatics Live-entertaining audiences, driving engagement, and supporting product sales. This is a high-energy, on-site role where you'll help create memorable moments for the VeeFriends community while showcasing exclusive products.
What You'll Do:

• Perform contracted livestream services from our NYC locations (Hudson Yards)
• Host interactive livestreams featuring VeeFriends products including all collectibles,card breaks, comics, and more
• Bring high energy and charisma to the audience while presenting and explaining collectibles is paramount. Experience with "breaking" is not required - but a significant plus.
• Interact with viewers in real time while simultaneously presenting and promoting VeeFriends products and educating the audience about VeeFriend's wider mission, core values, characters, and more.
• Receive initial and ongoing training and education about VeeFriends characters, category lines, and products to properly position and describe our brand and collectible products to a newly initiated audience.
• Apply existing knowledge and expertise of various Collectibles categories (including Comics, Sports & Trading Cards, TCG, Coins, and more) as a strong reference point for appropriately positioning VeeFriend's brand and product lines.
• Utilize platform best practices and opportunities (e.g., Whatnot, TikTok Live, eBay Live, and Fanatics Live) to appropriately engage and sell to consumers based on the platform's nuances.
• Focus on driving sales and engagement metrics by leveraging learnings from prior live stream content and hosting highly engaging and compelling live streams.
• Develop post-show reporting for the wider VeeFriends team comprising key takeaways, audience feedback, and insights & opportunities to improve future streams.
• Participate in occasional content capture for thumbnails and promotional use

Qualifications:

• You're enthusiastic about both the VeeFriends brand and LiveCommerce as a channel opportunity. You passionately explore everything from brand content and character development to new product "drops" and the nuances of the live commerce platform.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and can quickly learn new tools and technologies.
• A proven passion and expertise in collectibles - including Comics, TCGs, Apparel, Sports Memorabilia, & Cards. You're eager to share your excitement for exclusive, limited-edition products and drops with our vibrant community. Experience as a creators, live streamers and card breaker is not required but a big plus.
• Passionate and curious about attracting and developing audience & viewership growth and engagement. A mutual respect and understanding for storytelling and engagement and sales and scale.
• Entertainment and community engagement are instrumental for sustainable revenue growth.
• You have unmatched energy to naturally draw people in and keep them entertained throughout a live-stream show, retaining a high tempo and engaged audience., which naturally draws.
• You're excited to work with special guests and co-hosts, refine your craft, and contribute to making every show successful.

Terms & Compensation

• This is a freelance, contract-based opportunity (1099 independent contractor)
• Compensation ranges from $25 to $30+ per hour, based on experience and the scope of individual assignments
• All services must be performed on-site at VeeFriends NYC locations
• Must be available nights and weekends
• No employee benefits are provided
• Contractors must comply with agreed service terms, including punctuality and show prep

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!
VeeFriends is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
The pay range for this role is:
25 - 35 USD per hour (VeeFriends Main Work Location )