UGC Community #92

Get work with this simple tip + 8 UGC jobs

January 14, 2026

📧 UGC Community #92 | January 14, 2026

It’s the classic "chicken and egg" problem for new creators: You need a portfolio to get clients, but you need clients to build a portfolio.

The solution? Spec work.

You don't need a contract to pick up a product you already own (your favorite moisturizer, a bag of coffee, your headphones) and film a video. In fact, creating unsolicited "test" videos is the fastest way to prove you understand the current trends.

But don't just film 10 random testimonials. Brands want to see variety. They want to see that you understand different hooks and formats.

To help you build a diverse, winning portfolio this weekend, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 essential video styles that brands are hiring for right now.

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[THE DEEP DIVE]

If your portfolio feels repetitive, pick three styles from this list that you haven't tried yet and film them today using products you have around the house.

1. The "Green Screen" Reaction Film yourself reacting to a crazy claim on a brand's website or a news article related to the problem the product solves. This establishes authority and high engagement.

2. The "Restock" POV An aesthetic, fast-paced edit of you putting the product away in your cabinet, fridge, or shelf. This is "satisfying" content that works incredibly well for home and wellness brands.

3. The "Day in the Life" Integration Don't talk about the product for 30 seconds. Just show yourself using it naturally during a 10-second segment of your daily routine. This sells the lifestyle, not just the item.

4. The "What’s in my Bag" The classic "essentials" video. Dump out your purse or gym bag. This is the gold standard for supplements, tech accessories, and beauty products.

5. The "Voiceover Tutorial" Film the process of using the product with satisfying ASMR sounds, then add a helpful, "best friend" style voiceover later explaining the steps.

6. The "Comparison" (Non-Competitive) Show how you used to do something (the hard way) vs. how you do it now with the product (the easy way). Focus on the upgrade in quality of life.

7. The "Text Overlay" Tip Use the "Siri" voice or on-screen text to share a specific "hack" or tip using the product. These are highly shareable and saveable.

8. The "Unfiltered First Impression" Record your genuine reaction the first time you smell, touch, or try the product. Authenticity = Sales. Don't over-script this one; let your face do the selling.

9. The "Problem/Solution" Split Screen Top half is you struggling with a problem (e.g., tangled headphones); bottom half is the product solving it. It’s a visual hook that works instantly.

10. The "Wait for the End" Reveal Start with a messy or "before" state and use the product to reach a satisfying "after" result. This retention hack keeps viewers watching until the last second.

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[PRO TIP OF THE WEEK]

The "Hybrid Sandwich" Method

Don't let the AI do 100% of the work. Use an AI-generated avatar for the Hook (0-3 seconds) to stop the scroll, but cut to real B-roll of the product being used by human hands for the body of the ad. This keeps production cheap but maintains the trust factor needed for conversion.

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💃 [PAID] Hiring creators for short “day in the life” videos $50/video (no following necessary!)

Details: A new tool for dance studios is hiring creators, especially those in the dance world, to produce short, authentic "day in the life" videos for a paid trial with the potential for ongoing work.

💰 Pay: $50 per video

📍 Location: Global - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply

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🇬🇧 [PAID] UGC Opportunity – 2 Short Marketing Videos (£100)

Details: A small UK-based marketing agency seeks a UK-based UGC creator with a UK accent to create two professional, 30-second videos explaining their services.

💰 Pay: £100 total for both videos

📍 Location: UK - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply

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🇨🇦 [PAID] UGC Opportunity – 2 Short Marketing Videos ($100 CAD)

Details: A marketing agency is looking for a Canada-based UGC creator to produce two professional 30-second videos explaining their services, with a preference for creators in British Columbia.

💰 Pay: $100 CAD total

📍 Location: Canada - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply

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👀 [Hiring] UGC Creators for Reaction Videos (Paid)

Details: This opportunity seeks UGC creators to film either non-verbal or talking reaction videos to provided content, with follower size not being a factor.

💰 Pay: $10 to $15 per reaction video

📍 Location: Global - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply

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🧠 UGC creators (13–21 years old) in North Carolina - PAID mental health app collab

Details: A North Carolina-based teen mentorship app is looking for local creators aged 13–21 to make authentic videos about real teen topics like stress and anxiety.

💰 Pay: $25 dollars/approved video

📍 Location: North Carolina - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply

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🎬 Looking for UGC creators for a short-form video editing subscription service. PAID $200 / open to collab

Details: This role seeks UGC creators with audiences in e-commerce or creative agencies to promote a short-form video editing subscription service.

💰 Pay: $200

📍 Location: Global - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply

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👨 [PAID] Male UGC Creators Needed – $200 for 4 Short Videos (Raw Footage Only)

Details: A premium perfume brand is hiring US-based male creators (ages 18-34) to shoot four short, raw footage videos with no posting required.

💰 Pay: $200 total for 4 videos

📍 Location: US - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply

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💉 PAID $350USD_Looking for Zepbound (Tirzepatide) users to film some fun B-roll

Details: This project is seeking current users of Zepbound (Tirzepatide) to film simple B-roll clips featuring the injection product for a one-time payment.

💰 Pay: $350 USD per creator

📍 Location: Global - Remote

📎 Apply: Click here to Apply