Coins Livestream Host (On-Site) Freelance Contractor Role (1099)

VeeFriends•New York, NY

21d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Confident, engaging, and high-energy personality with strong live presentation skills
Comfortable improvising, managing chat interaction, and maintaining momentum during extended streams
Experience with live selling, auctions, or content-driven commerce strongly preferred
Strong understanding of audience engagement, urgency, and conversion in a live format
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
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
Comfortable working cross-functionally with production, operations, and growth teams
Interested in contributing beyond hosting — including content, strategy, and community development
Familiarity with streaming tools (OBS, Streamyard, etc.) preferred
Strong attention to detail and professionalism in customer-facing environments

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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