What is a paid UGC opportunity?
In a paid UGC collaboration, a brand pays a creator to produce content such as a product demonstration, tutorial or lifestyle video. The content may be used on the brand’s channels or in advertising, depending on the agreement. Some briefs also ask you to post to your own audience, so check the deliverables rather than assuming every UGC job works the same way.
Build a portfolio around the work you want
Show examples that match the type of brief you want to apply for: a product demonstration, a clear voiceover, a strong opening hook or natural on camera delivery. You can create portfolio samples with products you own, but label them accurately and never present unpaid sample work as a brand commission. Follower count is not the only criterion; requirements vary by campaign.
Read the usage and payment details
Check the fee, content length, number of versions, revisions, delivery date and payment terms. Ask whether raw footage is required and whether the brand wants organic social usage, paid advertising usage or exclusivity. Confirm duration and platforms before agreeing a quote. A gifted product alone is not the same as a paid fee.
Discover and apply through CCG
Explore current opportunities, check that the brief accepts creators in your country and follow the listed application steps. Full membership includes opportunity access, brand contacts, pitching resources and application tracking. The live mix of briefs changes, so the weekly campaign total is not a promise of a particular number of UGC jobs or guaranteed bookings.