UGC Creator Program
Your Launchpad forGetting Paid to Travel
Stop dreaming about making a living while traveling—start doing it. We give you the audience, pay for ads on top-performing content, and let you build your personal brand while earning real money.
50K+
Monthly Views
100%
Revenue Share
Free
Paid Advertising
We Take the Hassle Out of Making a Living Traveling
Building an audience from scratch is brutal. Finding sponsors is exhausting. We've already done the hard work—you just create.
Instant Audience
Skip years of grinding for followers. Your content goes in front of our growing audience from day one.
We Pay for Ads
When your content performs well, we invest in paid advertising to amplify it further. You earn more, we grow together.
Build Your Brand
Your name, your face, your style. Get credited and linked on every piece of content. Grow your personal following while getting paid.
Your Launchpad
Use this as a springboard for your own travel brand. Many creators use Freedom Abroad to kickstart their content career.
We're Building Something Different
Freedom Abroad isn't a travel magazine. We're building practical guides for people actually considering relocating to or spending extended time in Mexico.
That means we value authenticity over polish, practical info over pretty shots, and real experiences over influencer aesthetics. Our UGC creators live in these places or visit them deeply—they're not passing through for a sponsored weekend.
- ✓Authentic perspectives from people who actually live there
- ✓Practical information that helps real decisions
- ✓Quality over quantity—we curate carefully
- ✓Revenue share that rewards your actual contribution
Content We Love
- • Day-in-the-life at different budget levels
- • Neighborhood walking tours with practical commentary
- • Cost breakdowns with real receipts
- • Day trip guides from base cities
- • Honest assessments of living situations
- • B-roll of everyday life (markets, cafes, transit)
How It Works
From application to your first payout in four simple steps.
Apply
Submit a short video telling us about yourself and why you want to create with us.
Get Approved
We review every application personally. Most decisions within 1 week.
Create & Earn
Start uploading content, completing assignments, or publishing your own pieces.
Grow
Move up tiers as you gain experience. Many Publishers started as Contributors.
Choose Your Path
Three tiers for different skill levels and time commitments. Start where you are and grow with us.
Contributor
Upload raw footage, photos, and audio to our library. Earn points whenever your content is used in published pieces.
How You Earn
Points based on seconds of content used in published pieces
~10-30 pts per piece using your content
Requirements
- Smartphone with good camera (or better)
- Eye for composition and storytelling
- Currently traveling or living in Mexico
- Basic understanding of what makes good b-roll
Editor
Assemble content from our library into polished videos. Earn points for your work, with contributor content credited to them.
How You Earn
Points for your content contribution minus contributor credits
~50-80 pts per piece you publish
Requirements
- Proven video editing skills (portfolio required)
- Proficiency in editing software (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci)
- Understanding of social media best practices
- Reliable internet connection
Publisher
Create full productions from start to finish. Earn all points for the piece, minus any contributor content you use.
How You Earn
Full points for piece minus contributor content credits
Up to 100 pts per piece (your own work)
Requirements
- Established social media presence (YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok)
- Proven track record of quality content
- Full video production capabilities
- Living in or frequently traveling to Mexico
How You Earn
A transparent points system where everyone earns based on their actual contribution.
The Points Formula
Each published piece = 100 points
Total content = video duration + audio duration
Your points = (your seconds ÷ total seconds) × 100
Video and audio are separate tracks. A 60-second video has 120 total content seconds (60s video + 60s audio), meaning each second of content = 0.83 points.
Example: 90-Second Video
Contributor A
30s footage
30 ÷ 180
16.7 pts
Contributor B
20s audio
20 ÷ 180
11.1 pts
Editor
60s footage + 70s audio
130 ÷ 180
72.2 pts
Total: 180 content seconds (90s video + 90s audio) = 100 points
Monthly Payouts
All affiliate revenue is pooled monthly
From insurance, services, and partner referrals
Points determine your share
Your payout = (your points ÷ total points) × revenue pool
No minimums—quality drives earnings
You earn when the pool has money, incentivizing content that converts
View Bonus: 2x Points
When a piece hits 1 million views (or platform monetization threshold), all points for that piece are doubled. Create content that reaches people.
Ready to Apply?
“Are you hungry to see the world? Do you have an eye for aesthetic? Or a voice you're willing to share? A story ready to be told? Do you just want to edit content for now while you prepare for your next adventure? We want to help you tell us why we should work together.”
Record a short video (1-3 minutes) answering this prompt. Upload it to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive and include the link in your application. This is your chance to show us who you are beyond a resume.
Start Your ApplicationCommon Questions
Everything you need to know before applying.
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Ready to Launch Your Travel Content Career?
Stop waiting for the “right time” to start creating. Join our UGC creator network, get your content in front of a real audience, and start earning while you travel. Applications reviewed within one week.
Start Your Application