UGC Content Creator

High Scale; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Creative support

Fast-paced culture

Job summary

High Scale is seeking a UGC Content Creator in Los Angeles to produce authentic, high-performing video content for beauty, lifestyle, fashion and DTC brands. You’ll film unscripted clips, tailor delivery to each brand voice, and work within a fast, data-driven studio setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of short-form content experience, a strong on-camera presence, and a knack for spotting trends. This full-time role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities in a dynamic agency

Qualifications

• 1–3 years creating TikTok, Reels or YouTube Shorts professionally or independently.
• Experience with UGC or short-form content and trend-driven storytelling.
• Ability to follow briefs, meet deadlines and deliver authentic on-camera performances.

Responsibilities

• Create high-performing UGC videos across social platforms.
• Follow scripts, briefs and creative direction from producers.
• Bring creative hooks, trends, and POVs for A/B testing.
• Shoot clear, high-quality footage using mobile devices and basic editing.
• Work with speed and reliability in a fast-moving production pipeline.

Skills

On-camera

UGC experience

Short-form content

Fast-paced delivery

Tools

CapCut

Smartphone filming

Lighting setup

Job description

About High Scale

We’re High Scale — a future-focused, data-obsessed agency revolutionizing video advertising on TV and social media. Imagine Amazon’s obsession with metrics meeting SpaceX’s audacious ambition—that’s the DNA behind everything we do.

Our 120-person team of creatives, strategists, producers, and analysts produces thousands of social ads weekly for beauty, lifestyle, fashion, wellness, and top DTC brands. With 50,000 sq. ft. of DTLA studios and a global creator network, we’re scaling fast—and we need UGC Content Creators who can produce authentic, engaging, high-performing content at volume and speed.

Why This Role Matters

UGC is one of the strongest drivers of performance across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and Amazon. As a UGC Content Creator, you’re not just filming videos—you’re shaping brand stories, driving conversions, and helping clients scale.

Your content becomes the fuel behind millions of dollars in ad spend. The way you speak, react, demo products, troubleshoot objections, and build trust on camera directly influences whether campaigns hit—or miss—their targets.

Your creativity becomes measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

1. Create High-Performing UGC Videos

• Film short‑form content that feels authentic, unscripted, and native to TikTok/Reels.
• Deliver on‑camera demos, testimonials, unboxings, try‑ons, and problem/solution narratives.
• Adapt your delivery and tone to match each brand’s voice and audience.

2. Follow Scripts, Briefs & Creative Direction

• Interpret storyboards, bullet‑point scripts, and performance frameworks.
• Ensure you hit all required talking points, hooks, CTAs, and product highlights.
• Collaborate with producers to refine tone, pacing, and angle.

3. Bring Your Own Creative Ideas

• Suggest hooks, trends, formats, and POVs based on what's performing on social.
• Help shape creative variations for A/B testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve believability, storytelling, or clarity.

4. Shoot Clear, Clean, High‑Quality Footage

• Follow deliverable requirements for lighting, framing, audio, and exporting.
• Adjust setup to various environments to maintain consistency.
• Deliver raw footage or lightly edited versions as needed.

5. Work With Speed & Reliability

• Meet deadlines in a high‑volume content pipeline.
• Quickly turn around retakes and additional angles.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and fast‑moving production schedules.

Who You Are

1. Natural On Camera

• Comfortable speaking, reacting, and storytelling in a relatable, human way.
• Able to convey trust, enthusiasm, and authenticity without sounding scripted.

2. Experienced With UGC or Short‑Form Content

• 1–3 years creating TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts—professionally or independently.
• Understands pacing, trends, hooks, and performance‑driven storytelling.

3. Creative & Trend‑Aware

• You stay on top of platform trends, sounds, formats, and viral patterns.
• You know what grabs attention in the first 3 seconds.

4. Organized & Reliable

• Able to follow briefs accurately and deliver on time.
• Comfortable managing multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment.

5. Tech‑Savvy (Content Level)

• Familiar with shooting on iPhone/Android, ring lights, mics, tripods.
• Basic editing in CapCut or similar apps is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $40,000-$70,000/year
• Growth Opportunities: Become a recurring creator for some of the fastest‑growing brands in the U.S.
• Creative Support: Access to scripts, briefs, coaching, and creative direction from an elite team.
• Relentless Innovation Culture: A high‑speed environment where authenticity, creativity, and performance come together to drive massive results.