Entry-Level UGC Creator Jobs
Land your first paid UGC job, even with zero experience. Entry-level UGC jobs are briefs for your very first campaign. You don’t need a portfolio or followers, and every brief gives you clear instructions. All you need is a phone to film. Browse the briefs below and apply today.
5 briefs Examples. Live briefs open once you join.
$6per 1K views
≈ $300 at 50K
YouTube Shorts UGC creator — fintech
YouTubeFintech App · High-volume UGC
$180per stream
Flat fee
Livestream host — speciality coffee
TikTokCoffee Brand · Livestream
$90a video
Flat fee
UGC creator (beginner friendly) — home goods
TikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookHome Goods Brand · UGC ads
$60for the video
Flat fee
TikTok Shop affiliate — cosmetics
TikTokCosmetics Brand · TikTok Shop Affiliate
$45plus the treats
Flat fee
Product seeding — dog treat launch
TikTokInstagramPet Food Brand · Product Seeding
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ApplyWith a free profile
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FilmOn your phone
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Get paidOn verified views
How Your First Brief Works
Getting your first paid UGC job is easier than it sounds. You don’t need followers, a showreel or any gear beyond your phone. Build a free profile and apply to a beginner brief. Once a brand picks you, the brief gives you clear instructions, so you know exactly what to film. Then you film on your phone, send it in and get paid.
What First Briefs Actually Pay
Every brief shows the pay before you apply. Beginner UGC jobs usually pay less at the start, and here’s what that looks like.
Product Seeding
The brand sends you free product in exchange for a video, sometimes with a small flat fee on top. It’s a good way to build a few samples before you ask for cash.Flat Fee per Video
Most beginner briefs here pay a flat $45 to $180 per video. You know the exact amount before you film, and it’s paid once the brand approves the video.Pay per View (CPM)
Some briefs pay for every 1,000 verified views instead of a flat fee, usually around $1 to $3 per 1,000. It starts lower, but you earn more if the video takes off.A Note on Big Numbers
Ignore the “$100k UGC creator salary” numbers you see online. Those are full-time in-house jobs, not first briefs. Most creators start smaller and earn more as they build up their work.
How to Stand Out as a Beginner
You don’t need experience to get picked. These small things help beginners stand out.
- Pick a niche you know.Apply to brands whose products you already use. It’s easier to talk about something you know, and it shows on camera.
- Fill in your profile.Add a clear photo and a short line about what you like to film. Brands look at your profile when they choose who to hire.
- Follow the brief closely.Cover every point the brand asks for and keep the video simple. A clear video that follows the brief beats a fancy one that doesn’t.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get UGC jobs with no experience?
Yes. Brands here want clear phone videos, not a resume, and the briefs on this page don’t ask for past work. Build a free profile and apply, and the brief tells you exactly what to film.
How much do beginner UGC creators make?
First briefs usually pay free product plus a small fee, a flat $45 to $180 per video, or around $1 to $3 per 1,000 views on CPM deals. Across UGC overall, the average is about $150 per video, so your first few jobs start lower and build from there.
What equipment do I need to start UGC?
A phone, a window for light and a quiet room cover almost every beginner brief. A clip-on mic helps if you talk to camera, but it can wait. Brands care that the video is clear and easy to follow, not that it looks like a movie, so don’t spend money before you’re earning.
Do you need followers to be a UGC creator?
No, not for the content itself. Brands pay for the footage, not your audience, so these briefs have no follower minimum. The one exception is TikTok Shop affiliate briefs, where TikTok requires 1,000+ followers to join. Those are clearly labeled so you know before you apply.
How do I get my first UGC job without a portfolio?
Build a free profile, pick a niche you like and apply to beginner briefs. The briefs on this page don’t ask for past work, so you can apply right away.
Do I have to disclose free products I’m sent?
Yes, whenever you post to your own account. The FTC says free product counts as a paid relationship, so you need a clear line like “Thanks to [brand] for the free product,” even if you weren’t paid and weren’t asked to post. If the brand posts the video from its own account, the brand handles that.