When you're starting out on JoinBrands as a creator, a common question is: do I need to be certified for each content type I want to apply to?
Short answer: yes — but the good news is it's quick, it's free, and you only need to certify in the formats you actually want to work in. Once you're certified in a content type, you can apply for any job in that category.
Here's a full look at every certification available on JoinBrands today.
📸 Photo Certifications
Four photo certifications to choose from — pick the ones that match your strengths.
Selfie with Product — Selfies with you and the product in focus.
Product Demo — Detailed demonstrations of what the product can do.
Lifestyle Shot — The product in use during real-life activities.
Product Only — Clean shots showing the product in the best light.
🎬 Video Certifications
Seven video certifications are available now, with Video Editing coming soon.
Product Demo Video — On-camera demo showing how the product works and looks.
Product Review — Positive feedback videos sharing why the product is awesome.
Unboxing Video — Entertaining unboxing videos showing the packaging and first-impression reveal.
How-to Video — Step-by-step tutorials guiding customers through using the product.
Green Screen Video — Background replacement technique for placing subjects in digital environments.
Video Ad — Supplementary or promotional footage highlighting the product.
Custom Video — Personalized video content tailored to a brand's product, message, or style.
Video Editing (coming soon) — Professional post-production editing to enhance visual flow.
📱 Influencer Certifications
Seven influencer certifications covering every major social platform. These unlock jobs where you post the content to your own account.
Instagram Reel — Product videos posted to your Instagram account.
TikTok — Product videos posted to your TikTok account.
TikTok Shop Video — Partner with brands as a TikTok Shop Affiliate Creator and earn commissions.
TikTok Shop Live — Host as a TikTok Shop Live creator and earn commissions.
YouTube Short — Short-form videos posted to your YouTube account.
YouTube Video — Long-form videos posted to your YouTube account.
Amazon Shoppable — Product videos posted to your Amazon account.
🚀 Ready to Get Certified?
Head over to your profile's Certifications tab, pick the content types you want to offer, and follow the submission steps in each certification article above. Once you're certified, you can apply for any job within that content type — the more certifications you have, the more jobs you'll unlock. 🤩