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A Beginner’s Guide to UGC: Finding Jobs
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items I’ve been a content creator for over 5 years and a full time UGC creator for the last 2!! I’ve made a good amount of income from UGC as well so here are some of my favorite ways to find work!
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I also recommend Billo for beginning creators *not experienced ones* for building your portfolio while still being able to take on paid work!
Billo.app - #1 UGC Platform For Video Ads
Putting under apps because they mostly live on discord now. Another low paying app that focuses mostly on apps & software ads! Great for pocket change and building your portfolio while still
UGC Ninja
If you make an account dedicated to UGC there are tons of brands on their looking for creators, just be wary of scams and know your worth!
X. It's what's happening / X
Very similarly to X but with a better algorithm to help you find your people!
Threads • Log in
A whole service dedicated to helping creators monetize! Helpful for tons of resources related to being a UGC Creator
Jem Social App
Yep, you read that right! *Automatic Pitching!!* They do have subscription tiers, but they do the pitching for you!!
Bento - Automated Pitching For Content Creators
Agencies
Hands down my ABSOLUTE faves to work with. Best jobs I’ve done and biggest brands has been through them! However they’re typically looking for creators 25 and younger
Adolescent | About our youth-first content marketing agency
A newer job board platform that I’ve been working with!! Still figuring it out, but they’ve definitely got work their for new creators
CreatorBeach | Safe Platform for UGC Creators and Brands
They have a lot of U.S. based beauty campaigns that pay upwards of $200 for trial and $500 if selected!! Love working with them
The Social Wire
I’ve worked with them for a few years and receive opportunities from time to time but I do think their landscape is changing a bit! But really great platform to work with cool local brands
Creator Opportunity : Content Monetization for Creators - Lionize
Another that I came across that sends me campaigns to apply for from time to time!
The Cirqle - Influencer marketing built for performance
Websites
It is POSSIBLE to find jobs on Fiverr, it just takes time and you have to start your rates low to build your profile. I think it took me 2 months before my first job on there
Fiverr | Find the best global talent
Upwork really does take time and patience (and maybe a little investing). You get free credits to apply to the jobs you want but you may want to buy more to apply to bigger jobs
Upwork | The World’s Work Marketplace
I actually really enjoy their marketplace because there’s so many different types of jobs to choose from! And you can pitch yourself directly to the brand
Brands Meet Creators - Connecting Brands and Creators for UGC ...
Another site that has all the tools to help you connect with brands once you sign up (and I think approved) and some random day you’re receiving a collab from them!!
#paid | Creators & Talent Agents
Another great marketplace platform with lots of creators on there, so definitely have to make yourself stand out!
BrandBacker - Build Your Brand Through Influencers
I don’t use Cohley but I know a lot of creators who swear by it!
Cohley | UGC Platform That Drives Growth
Another really great (but high level) platform! You should be producing really quality content or have a higher following count to be booking jobs here!
Aspire: Influencer Marketing Software Platform for E-Commerce ...
Notably used by actors for commercial work, there’s been a noticeable uptick in UGC projects! $25 for the monthly membership though
Casting Networks
Also known in the industry for actors + performers, but LOTS of UGC Work, also requires a monthly fee
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