Food & Wellness Livestream Host - Freelance Contractor Role (On-Site)

Food & Wellness Livestream Host - Freelance Contractor Role (On‑Site) 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, relatable Food & Wellness Live Host (1099 contractor) to showcase wellness products through engaging, interactive live shopping experiences. This role blends content creation, live selling, and storytelling, requiring someone who can authentically connect with audiences, communicate product benefits, and drive real‑time engagement and conversions. As part of VeeFriends’ expanding Live Commerce ecosystem, this host will play a key role in launching and growing new product categories while building a loyal, engaged community.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Live Selling & Hosting Host high‑energy on‑camera live shopping streams featuring food and wellness products. Demonstrate products in real time, communicate benefits, and drive purchasing decisions; maintain strong viewer engagement, momentum, and retention throughout broadcasts. Content & Storytelling Create engaging, relatable content that aligns with current trends and audience interests. Communicate product benefits in a natural, lifestyle‑driven way. Bring personality, authenticity, and creativity to every stream. Live Commerce & Growth Apply live selling 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 on content strategy, platform performance, and channel growth. Community & Brand Building Build and engage a loyal audience through consistent interaction and presence. Develop a recognizable on‑screen voice within the VeeFriends ecosystem. Support content creation beyond live streams, including social and promotional content. Share feedback on product performance, audience preferences, and emerging trends. Collaborate with product and brand teams to help shape future offerings. Stay informed on wellness trends, consumer behavior, and content formats.

WHO YOU ARE

Confident, engaging, and high‑energy personality with strong live presentation skills. Comfortable improvising, interacting with chat, and maintaining energy during extended streams. Live Commerce / Creator Experience Experience with live selling, content creation, or social commerce strongly preferred. Understanding of audience engagement, urgency, and conversion in a live format. Active presence on social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) with experience creating content or building an audience is a strong plus. Wellness & Lifestyle Alignment Passion for health, wellness, or better‑for‑you products. Comfortable speaking about ingredients, benefits, and lifestyle positioning in an authentic way. Adaptability & Growth Mindset Ability to quickly learn and represent the VeeFriends brand, products, and storytelling. Excited to grow within a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Additional Skills Familiarity with streaming tools (OBS, Streamyard, etc.) preferred. Strong communication skills and professionalism in customer‑facing environments. Interested in contributing beyond hosting — including content, strategy, and community building.

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 personal brand and on‑camera presence. Help launch and scale new product categories. Become a key face within VeeFriends’ live commerce channels. Expand into additional roles across the VeeFriends ecosystem.

TERMS & COMPENSATION

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. The pay range for this role is: 25 - 30 USD per hour (VeeFriends Main Work Location) #J-18808-Ljbffr VeeFriends