UGC jobs for beginners
UGC jobs for beginners and how to start
You do not need experience, a camera or a following to start. Brands hire beginners when the samples show clear light, clear sound and a natural voice. Here is the shortest route from nothing to a first order.
- Free for creators, no listing fee
- You set your own rates
- Brand payment is held in escrow before you film
What beginner UGC jobs look like
Most first orders are simple, short videos about a product you can handle at home.
- Unboxing and first impressions of a product
- A short review in your own words
- A demo of how you use something in a normal day
- A set of product photos in daylight
Make your first samples
Pick two or three things you already own and film them as if for an ad. Hold the phone upright, face a window and keep each clip under 30 seconds. Say what the item is, why you use it and one thing you like.
Review the clips for shaky footage and echo. Re-film once if needed, then keep the best two or three. Quality of light and sound matter more than props.
Set your first rates
You set your own rates in US dollars for each type of content. Start with a figure you are happy to work for, because a brand sees it before it invites you. You can change it as you gain confidence. The payment sits in escrow before you film.
Apply and wait for briefs
Create a free profile, confirm your email with the four digit code and add your samples. Brands browse profiles and send invitations. Respond quickly, read the brief carefully and deliver on time. Your first completed order becomes your best proof for the next.
The basics, the same for every creator
Free to join
Your profile, your samples and your place in the catalog cost nothing. The marketplace fee is paid by the brand on top of your rate.
Your rates, in US dollars
You price a short video, a longer video, a photo set and raw footage yourself, and you can change the prices at any time. Brands see your rate before they invite you.
Paid after approval
The brand pays into escrow before you film. When the brand approves the video, the money is released to you through PayPal or Wise, or by bank transfer, to the details you save in your account.
How it works, step by step
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Create your profile
Sign up, confirm your email with a four digit code, then add your country, recording languages, niches and rates.
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Add samples
Paste links to videos you made or upload a video or photo. Profiles with at least one sample are checked and listed in the catalog.
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Get invitations and briefs
Brands invite you directly or publish open briefs you can pitch for. Every brief states the product, the format and the delivery date.
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Film while the money is held
The brand authorizes payment, which sits in escrow. You film and upload the video in the format the brief asks for.
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Get paid after approval
Once the brand approves the video, the payment is released to you. You keep ownership of the video; the brand gets a licence to use it.
What you need to start
- A smartphone and a window for soft light
- Two or three short samples, as links or files up to 12 MB
- An email address you can open now for the four digit code
- A PayPal or Wise account, or bank details, for your first payout
Frequently asked questions
Can I get UGC jobs with no experience?
Yes. Brands look at your samples, not your history. Make them clean and natural.
Do I need special equipment?
A phone and daylight are enough to start.
How long until my first order?
We cannot promise a timeline or a number of orders. A complete profile with strong samples gives you the best chance.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Creating a profile is free.
Who owns my videos?
You do. The brand receives a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive licence for approved videos.
Do I have to be 18?
Yes. Creators must be at least 18.
Start your creator profile in a few minutes
Choose your language, tell us where you are and what you record, and add your first sample. You must be 18 or older.
Create your creator profile