UGC creator jobs, United States
UGC creator jobs in the United States
Brands that sell to American shoppers keep ordering short, honest videos from real people. Create a free profile, set your own rates in US dollars and get briefs with the payment already secured.
- Free for creators, no listing fee
- You set your own rates
- Brand payment is held in escrow before you film
Why American brands keep hiring UGC creators
Shoppers in the United States scroll past polished ads and stop for people who look like them. Direct to consumer shops, app publishers and local services use creator videos as their main paid social ads, and they need a steady stream of new ones because a clip tires out quickly.
That is where you come in. A brand posts a brief, or invites you from the catalog, and you film on your own phone at home. Nobody expects a studio.
What brands order from creators in the US
The briefs usually fall into a few familiar formats. You choose which ones fit you and price each one.
- Unboxing and first impressions of a product that arrived at your door
- Problem and solution videos where you show the product fixing an everyday annoyance
- Talking head reviews in your own words, filmed vertically
- Product demos and how it fits in a routine, from morning skincare to a weekly meal prep
- App walkthroughs with a screen recording and your voice over
Rates and payment for creators in the USA
Your rates are in US dollars, so there is no conversion to guess at. You set a price for a video of up to 30 seconds, a video of up to 60 seconds, a set of five photos and raw footage. Brands see those numbers on your profile before they invite you.
When a brand hires you, it authorizes the payment first and the money is held in escrow. After the brand approves your video, the payout goes to you through PayPal or Wise, or by bank transfer, using the details you saved. You are responsible for reporting your income and paying the taxes that apply to you.
Do you need a big following
No. Brands hire UGC creators for the video, not the audience. Your own account does not have to post anything. A few samples that show good light, clear sound and natural delivery are what a brand looks at first, so start with the best ones you already have.
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 that films in good light, and a quiet corner for clear sound
- One to three samples: links to videos you made, or files up to 12 MB each
- An email address you can open now, because we send a four digit code
- A PayPal or Wise account, or bank details, for when your first video is approved
Frequently asked questions
Can I make UGC videos for US brands if I live outside the United States?
Yes, you can apply from almost any country. Many briefs ask for creators who live in the US because they need a local look, and you can mark your country on your profile so brands can filter for it.
Do I need an LLC or a business registration to start?
We do not ask for one when you apply. You are responsible for reporting your income and paying the taxes that apply to you, so check the rules for your situation.
How much can I charge as a UGC creator in the USA?
You decide. Set a rate in US dollars for each type of content. Brands see your rate on your profile before they invite you, and you can change it whenever you like.
When do I get paid?
After the brand approves your video. The payment is already held in escrow when you film, and it is released to you once the video is approved.
Who owns the video?
You do. The brand receives a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive licence to use the approved video, including in paid ads. The licence passes only when the order is approved and paid.
Do I have to be 18?
Yes. Creators must be at least 18 and the samples must be their own work. You confirm this in the application.
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.
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