Food & Wellness Livestream Host (Freelance, On-Site)
Job Details
Host high-energy live shopping streams for VeeFriends' food and wellness products, demonstrating items in real-time while driving viewer engagement and purchases through authentic storytelling and real-time interaction. You'll build community, optimize conversion metrics, and shape product strategy based on audience feedback—requiring proven on-camera talent, live selling or creator experience, and active social media presence.
About the Role
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
Product & Strategy Input
- 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
On-Camera Talent
- 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
- 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