06 ugc egc brief global skill

Use when someone outside the marketing team has to film — a customer for UGC, an employee for EGC, or a paid creator or KOC — and needs a brief: talking points, shooting guide, do and do-not list, usage rights, deliverables, and batch management.

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UGC / EGC / KOC Brief (Global)

Information gathering

Ask up to 4 questions before creating the brief:

  1. What product / service? Short description, USP, price, target customer.
  2. Which creator type? UGC (real customer), EGC (employee), KOC (paid creator). Default: UGC.
  3. Content goal? TOFU (awareness), MOFU (persuasion), BOFU (close). Number of videos needed.
  4. Budget and timeline? Budget per video, video delivery deadline, campaign duration.

Core principles

Distinguishing 3 creator types
Criterion UGC (User) EGC (Employee) KOC (Key Opinion Consumer)
Who films Real customer Company employee Paid / product-trade creator
Trust level Highest — real user High — insider voice Medium — recognized as ad
Cost Low (product + voucher) Salary (existing) $20-$400/video by follower count
Content control Low High Medium — brief but creator owns creativity
Usage rights Need permission Default belongs to company Per contract
Best for Social proof, MOFU Behind-the-scenes, employer branding Reach, awareness, TOFU
Creator selection criteria
UGC — Customers
Criterion Requirement
Used product Required — proof needed (order, check-in, past review)
Camera quality iPhone 11+ or equivalent — clean video, no shake
Speaking style Natural, no rigid script, has emotion
Appearance Matches target demographic
Willingness Agrees to filming + brand channel usage
EGC — Employees
Criterion Requirement
Department Priority: sales, tech, customer service — frontline contact
Style Natural, not "corporate" — like sharing with friend
Equipment Personal phone (no pro camera needed)
Frequency 2-4 videos/month/person
Motivation Bonus by view/engagement, PTO, gifts
KOC — Paid creators
Criterion Acceptable level
Followers Nano: 1K-10K / Micro: 10K-50K / Mid: 50K-200K
Engagement rate >3% (nano), >2% (micro), >1.5% (mid)
Niche Industry-fit (beauty, F&B, lifestyle, tech)
Content style Natural, not "ad-heavy" — storytelling, review, daily vlog
Audience match 70%+ followers match target demographic
Brand deal history Check — avoid creators with direct competitor in last 3 months

Detailed brief structure

Part 1 — Overview
# Brief [UGC/EGC/KOC]: [Product/Campaign Name]
Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Video deadline: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Creator type: [UGC / EGC / KOC]
Number of videos: [X videos]
Posting platforms: [TikTok / Reels / YouTube Shorts / All]
Part 2 — Product info
Item Detail
Product / service name [Name]
1-sentence description [Short description]
Main USP (1-2 points) [Differentiation]
Price [Sale price / Promo price]
Target customer [Gender, age, pain point]
Product link [URL or order info]
Required hashtags [#BrandName, #CampaignName]
Part 3 — Do / Don't
DO — Should do DON'T — Avoid
Speak naturally, like to a friend No rigid script reading
Mention product/service clearly Don't name competitors
Show real result/experience Don't promise "100%" or "guaranteed" results
Vertical 9:16, good lighting No horizontal, no dark footage
Mention CTA at end Don't skip CTA
Clear audio, no noise Don't film in noisy place
[Add product-specific] Don't use copyrighted music
Part 4 — 3 video angles (pick 1 or shoot all 3)
Angle Description Hook idea Best for
Angle 1: [e.g., "Real review"] Re-tell experience — before/after "I used this for [X] weeks — here's the result" MOFU
Angle 2: [e.g., "Day in my life"] Embed product in daily routine "A day in my life — I can't live without this" TOFU
Angle 3: [e.g., "Comparison"] Compare with old method (no competitor name) "I used to do this — now I switched to this" MOFU
Part 5 — Video structure
Timestamp Content Note
[0-3s] Hook — spark curiosity, hold attention Don't introduce yourself
[3-10s] Context — problem or situation Connect to audience pain
[10-25s] Product — show/demo/experience Mention name, show packaging
[25-35s] Result — before/after, feeling Honest, not over-glamorized
[35-45s] CTA — recommend action Specific: "DM page for consultation"

(Adjust timestamps for length: 15s, 30s, 45s, 60s — see 04-script-video-global)

Part 6 — Technical filming guide
Item Requirement
Aspect ratio 9:16 (vertical) — required
Resolution Minimum 1080p
Lighting Natural light or ring light — no backlit
Audio Quiet room, clear speaking. Lavalier mic if available
Length [15s / 30s / 45s / 60s] — per brief
Number of takes At least 2 takes — send both for selection
Shots Close-up product + medium shot person + B-roll
Part 7 — Delivery format
Item Requirement
File format .mp4 (no compression, no heavy filter)
Send via Google Drive / Dropbox / WeTransfer — NOT Messenger/WhatsApp (quality loss)
File name [CreatorName][Angle][Take1/2]_[YYYYMMDD].mp4
Deadline [YYYY-MM-DD] before 6 PM
Recipient [Name + phone / email]
Review Brand reviews in 48h — feedback (if any) within 24h

Content usage agreement

Short template (for UGC / KOC)
CONTENT USAGE AGREEMENT

Party A (Brand): [Company name]
Party B (Creator): [Creator name]
Date signed: [YYYY-MM-DD]

1. CONTENT: [Number] videos about [product/service], [Xs] duration.
2. USAGE RIGHTS: Party A may use content on:
   - [ ] Brand channels (page, TikTok, IG)
   - [ ] Paid ads (Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
   - [ ] Website, landing page
   - [ ] Offline channels (event, POS)
3. DURATION: [X months] from delivery date.
4. EDITING: Party A may cut, splice, add text overlay. Cannot change spoken content.
5. PAYMENT: [Amount] — paid within [X days] after acceptable delivery.
6. EXCLUSIVITY: Creator won't film for direct competitor for [X months].

Signature Party A: _______________
Signature Party B: _______________
  • For UGC (customers): Get permission via written message with screenshot — keep as proof
  • For KOC: Written contract — both parties sign (electronic or paper)
  • For EGC: No separate contract — content created during work hours belongs to company (state in employment agreement)
  • Image rights: Creator agrees to personal image usage — state in contract

Payment structure

Reference price ranges (Global 2025-2026)
Creator tier Followers Price/video (USD) Note
Nano KOC 1K-10K $20-$80 Often product trade + cash
Micro KOC 10K-50K $80-$200 Can barter (product) if value matches
Mid KOC 50K-200K $200-$600 Cash only typically
UGC (customers) N/A Product + voucher $10-$30 No cash — value exchange
EGC (employees) N/A $0 (existing salary) + bonus $10-$30/video Performance-based bonus
Payment models
Model Description Best for
Per video Fixed/video — simple, easy to manage Nano/micro KOC, low volume
Revenue share % of revenue from video — high motivation Influential KOC, trackable products
Product exchange Trade product/service — no cash UGC, nano KOC, high-value products
Retainer Monthly — committed video count/month Long-term creator, 4+ videos/month

Creator performance tracking

Per-creator tracking table
Creator Platform Video Views Likes Comments Shares Saves ER CPV Lead Revenue
[Name 1] TikTok [Link]
[Name 2] Reels [Link]
[Name 3] TikTok [Link]
Performance indicators
Metric Poor Average Good Excellent
Engagement rate (ER) <2% 2-5% 5-10% >10%
Save rate <0.5% 0.5-2% 2-5% >5%
CPV (cost per view) >$0.02 $0.01-$0.02 $0.005-$0.01 <$0.005
Video completion rate <20% 20-40% 40-60% >60%
Re-book rules
  • ER > 5% + Save rate > 2% -> Re-book immediately for next batch
  • ER 2-5% + good content -> Re-book with different angle
  • ER < 2% -> No re-book — find new creator

Batch management (10+ creators simultaneously)

Progress tracking table
# Creator Type Status Brief sent Video delivered Review Approved Posted Note
1 [Name] KOC [Not sent / Sent / Filming / Delivered / Revising / Approved / Posted]
2
3
Video status flow
Not sent -> Brief sent -> Filming -> Delivered
  -> Review (48h) -> Revising -> Revised -> Approved -> Posted
Management workflow
  1. Prepare batch: Build creator list + per-creator brief (same template, different angles)
  2. Send brief: Send brief + product (if needed) at once — log send date
  3. Follow-up: Reminder 3 days before deadline if no delivery
  4. Review: View video within 48h — feedback specific (timestamp + content)
  5. Approve: Confirm final — post to channel or run ads
  6. Track: Update performance weekly — decide re-book
Follow-up message templates
[Reminder follow-up]
"Hi [Name], the brief from [Brand] sent on [date] — how's filming going?
Deadline [date]. Let me know if you need help!"

[Revision feedback]
"Video is great! 2 things I'd like to adjust:
1. [0:05] — add product name text overlay
2. [0:25] — change CTA to 'DM page for consultation'
Please revise within 24h — thanks so much!"

  • 04-script-video-global — Detailed script creators reference when filming
  • 05-ad-copy-global — Use UGC/KOC video as ad creative — needs ad copy
  • 01-content-calendar-global — Schedule creator video into content plan
  • 03-performance-review-global — Evaluate creator performance for re-book

Quality checklist

Check before sending brief:

  • Clear creator type: UGC, EGC, or KOC
  • Has full product info (name, USP, price, audience)
  • Specific DO / DON'T table
  • At least 3 video angles for creator to pick
  • Has video structure with timestamps
  • Has technical filming guide (aspect, lighting, audio)
  • Has clear delivery format (file type, send method, deadline)
  • Has contract/agreement on usage rights
  • Has clear payment structure
  • Has performance tracking table per creator
  • If batch 10+ creators — has progress tracking table
  • Doesn't ask creator to say anything violating ad policies
1---
2name: 06-ugc-egc-brief-global
3description: "Use when someone outside the marketing team has to film — a customer for UGC, an employee for EGC, or a paid creator or KOC — and needs a brief: talking points, shooting guide, do and do-not list, usage rights, deliverables, and batch management. Trigger on 'UGC brief', 'creator brief', 'KOC brief', 'brief for employee videos', 'what do I tell the influencer', 'we hired a creator to film'. Also use when the user asks how to get customers to make videos for the brand. Not for — a script the team writes and shoots itself, see `04-script-video-global`; edit direction for footage already shot, see `44-video-editor-brief-global`; posting inside communities, see `38-community-seeding-global`."
4metadata:
5 version: 1.0.1
6 category: content
7license: MIT
8triggers:
9 - "creator brief"
10 - "UGC brief"
11 - "EGC brief"
12 - "employee video guide"
13 - "KOC brief"
14 - "seeding brief"
15 - "creator management"
16related:
17 - 04-script-video-global
18 - 05-ad-copy-global
19 - 01-content-calendar-global
20 - 03-performance-review-global
21---
22 
23# UGC / EGC / KOC Brief (Global)
24 
25## Information gathering
26 
27Ask up to 4 questions before creating the brief:
28 
291. **What product / service?** Short description, USP, price, target customer.
302. **Which creator type?** UGC (real customer), EGC (employee), KOC (paid creator). Default: UGC.
313. **Content goal?** TOFU (awareness), MOFU (persuasion), BOFU (close). Number of videos needed.
324. **Budget and timeline?** Budget per video, video delivery deadline, campaign duration.
33 
34---
35 
36## Core principles
37 
38### Distinguishing 3 creator types
39 
40| Criterion | UGC (User) | EGC (Employee) | KOC (Key Opinion Consumer) |
41|-----------|------------|----------------|----------------------------|
42| Who films | Real customer | Company employee | Paid / product-trade creator |
43| Trust level | Highest — real user | High — insider voice | Medium — recognized as ad |
44| Cost | Low (product + voucher) | Salary (existing) | $20-$400/video by follower count |
45| Content control | Low | High | Medium — brief but creator owns creativity |
46| Usage rights | Need permission | Default belongs to company | Per contract |
47| Best for | Social proof, MOFU | Behind-the-scenes, employer branding | Reach, awareness, TOFU |
48 
49### Creator selection criteria
50 
51#### UGC — Customers
52 
53| Criterion | Requirement |
54|-----------|-------------|
55| Used product | Required — proof needed (order, check-in, past review) |
56| Camera quality | iPhone 11+ or equivalent — clean video, no shake |
57| Speaking style | Natural, no rigid script, has emotion |
58| Appearance | Matches target demographic |
59| Willingness | Agrees to filming + brand channel usage |
60 
61#### EGC — Employees
62 
63| Criterion | Requirement |
64|-----------|-------------|
65| Department | Priority: sales, tech, customer service — frontline contact |
66| Style | Natural, not "corporate" — like sharing with friend |
67| Equipment | Personal phone (no pro camera needed) |
68| Frequency | 2-4 videos/month/person |
69| Motivation | Bonus by view/engagement, PTO, gifts |
70 
71#### KOC — Paid creators
72 
73| Criterion | Acceptable level |
74|-----------|------------------|
75| Followers | Nano: 1K-10K / Micro: 10K-50K / Mid: 50K-200K |
76| Engagement rate | >3% (nano), >2% (micro), >1.5% (mid) |
77| Niche | Industry-fit (beauty, F&B, lifestyle, tech) |
78| Content style | Natural, not "ad-heavy" — storytelling, review, daily vlog |
79| Audience match | 70%+ followers match target demographic |
80| Brand deal history | Check — avoid creators with direct competitor in last 3 months |
81 
82---
83 
84## Detailed brief structure
85 
86### Part 1 — Overview
87 
88```markdown
89# Brief [UGC/EGC/KOC]: [Product/Campaign Name]
90Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
91Video deadline: [YYYY-MM-DD]
92Creator type: [UGC / EGC / KOC]
93Number of videos: [X videos]
94Posting platforms: [TikTok / Reels / YouTube Shorts / All]
95```
96 
97### Part 2 — Product info
98 
99| Item | Detail |
100|------|--------|
101| Product / service name | [Name] |
102| 1-sentence description | [Short description] |
103| Main USP (1-2 points) | [Differentiation] |
104| Price | [Sale price / Promo price] |
105| Target customer | [Gender, age, pain point] |
106| Product link | [URL or order info] |
107| Required hashtags | [#BrandName, #CampaignName] |
108 
109### Part 3 — Do / Don't
110 
111| DO — Should do | DON'T — Avoid |
112|----------------|----------------|
113| Speak naturally, like to a friend | No rigid script reading |
114| Mention product/service clearly | Don't name competitors |
115| Show real result/experience | Don't promise "100%" or "guaranteed" results |
116| Vertical 9:16, good lighting | No horizontal, no dark footage |
117| Mention CTA at end | Don't skip CTA |
118| Clear audio, no noise | Don't film in noisy place |
119| [Add product-specific] | Don't use copyrighted music |
120 
121### Part 4 — 3 video angles (pick 1 or shoot all 3)
122 
123| Angle | Description | Hook idea | Best for |
124|-------|-------------|-----------|----------|
125| Angle 1: [e.g., "Real review"] | Re-tell experience — before/after | "I used this for [X] weeks — here's the result" | MOFU |
126| Angle 2: [e.g., "Day in my life"] | Embed product in daily routine | "A day in my life — I can't live without this" | TOFU |
127| Angle 3: [e.g., "Comparison"] | Compare with old method (no competitor name) | "I used to do this — now I switched to this" | MOFU |
128 
129### Part 5 — Video structure
130 
131| Timestamp | Content | Note |
132|-----------|---------|------|
133| [0-3s] | Hook — spark curiosity, hold attention | Don't introduce yourself |
134| [3-10s] | Context — problem or situation | Connect to audience pain |
135| [10-25s] | Product — show/demo/experience | Mention name, show packaging |
136| [25-35s] | Result — before/after, feeling | Honest, not over-glamorized |
137| [35-45s] | CTA — recommend action | Specific: "DM page for consultation" |
138 
139_(Adjust timestamps for length: 15s, 30s, 45s, 60s — see 04-script-video-global)_
140 
141### Part 6 — Technical filming guide
142 
143| Item | Requirement |
144|------|-------------|
145| Aspect ratio | 9:16 (vertical) — required |
146| Resolution | Minimum 1080p |
147| Lighting | Natural light or ring light — no backlit |
148| Audio | Quiet room, clear speaking. Lavalier mic if available |
149| Length | [15s / 30s / 45s / 60s] — per brief |
150| Number of takes | At least 2 takes — send both for selection |
151| Shots | Close-up product + medium shot person + B-roll |
152 
153### Part 7 — Delivery format
154 
155| Item | Requirement |
156|------|-------------|
157| File format | .mp4 (no compression, no heavy filter) |
158| Send via | Google Drive / Dropbox / WeTransfer — NOT Messenger/WhatsApp (quality loss) |
159| File name | [CreatorName]_[Angle]_[Take1/2]_[YYYYMMDD].mp4 |
160| Deadline | [YYYY-MM-DD] before 6 PM |
161| Recipient | [Name + phone / email] |
162| Review | Brand reviews in 48h — feedback (if any) within 24h |
163 
164---
165 
166## Content usage agreement
167 
168### Short template (for UGC / KOC)
169 
170```markdown
171CONTENT USAGE AGREEMENT
172 
173Party A (Brand): [Company name]
174Party B (Creator): [Creator name]
175Date signed: [YYYY-MM-DD]
176 
1771. CONTENT: [Number] videos about [product/service], [Xs] duration.
1782. USAGE RIGHTS: Party A may use content on:
179 - [ ] Brand channels (page, TikTok, IG)
180 - [ ] Paid ads (Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
181 - [ ] Website, landing page
182 - [ ] Offline channels (event, POS)
1833. DURATION: [X months] from delivery date.
1844. EDITING: Party A may cut, splice, add text overlay. Cannot change spoken content.
1855. PAYMENT: [Amount] — paid within [X days] after acceptable delivery.
1866. EXCLUSIVITY: Creator won't film for direct competitor for [X months].
187 
188Signature Party A: _______________
189Signature Party B: _______________
190```
191 
192### Legal notes
193 
194- For UGC (customers): Get permission via written message with screenshot — keep as proof
195- For KOC: Written contract — both parties sign (electronic or paper)
196- For EGC: No separate contract — content created during work hours belongs to company (state in employment agreement)
197- Image rights: Creator agrees to personal image usage — state in contract
198 
199---
200 
201## Payment structure
202 
203### Reference price ranges (Global 2025-2026)
204 
205| Creator tier | Followers | Price/video (USD) | Note |
206|--------------|-----------|-------------------|------|
207| Nano KOC | 1K-10K | $20-$80 | Often product trade + cash |
208| Micro KOC | 10K-50K | $80-$200 | Can barter (product) if value matches |
209| Mid KOC | 50K-200K | $200-$600 | Cash only typically |
210| UGC (customers) | N/A | Product + voucher $10-$30 | No cash — value exchange |
211| EGC (employees) | N/A | $0 (existing salary) + bonus $10-$30/video | Performance-based bonus |
212 
213### Payment models
214 
215| Model | Description | Best for |
216|-------|-------------|----------|
217| Per video | Fixed/video — simple, easy to manage | Nano/micro KOC, low volume |
218| Revenue share | % of revenue from video — high motivation | Influential KOC, trackable products |
219| Product exchange | Trade product/service — no cash | UGC, nano KOC, high-value products |
220| Retainer | Monthly — committed video count/month | Long-term creator, 4+ videos/month |
221 
222---
223 
224## Creator performance tracking
225 
226### Per-creator tracking table
227 
228| Creator | Platform | Video | Views | Likes | Comments | Shares | Saves | ER | CPV | Lead | Revenue |
229|---------|----------|-------|-------|-------|----------|--------|-------|----|----|------|---------|
230| [Name 1] | TikTok | [Link] | | | | | | | | | |
231| [Name 2] | Reels | [Link] | | | | | | | | | |
232| [Name 3] | TikTok | [Link] | | | | | | | | | |
233 
234### Performance indicators
235 
236| Metric | Poor | Average | Good | Excellent |
237|--------|------|---------|------|-----------|
238| Engagement rate (ER) | <2% | 2-5% | 5-10% | >10% |
239| Save rate | <0.5% | 0.5-2% | 2-5% | >5% |
240| CPV (cost per view) | >$0.02 | $0.01-$0.02 | $0.005-$0.01 | <$0.005 |
241| Video completion rate | <20% | 20-40% | 40-60% | >60% |
242 
243### Re-book rules
244 
245- ER > 5% + Save rate > 2% -> Re-book immediately for next batch
246- ER 2-5% + good content -> Re-book with different angle
247- ER < 2% -> No re-book — find new creator
248 
249---
250 
251## Batch management (10+ creators simultaneously)
252 
253### Progress tracking table
254 
255| # | Creator | Type | Status | Brief sent | Video delivered | Review | Approved | Posted | Note |
256|---|---------|------|--------|------------|-----------------|--------|----------|--------|------|
257| 1 | [Name] | KOC | [Not sent / Sent / Filming / Delivered / Revising / Approved / Posted] | | | | | | |
258| 2 | | | | | | | | | |
259| 3 | | | | | | | | | |
260 
261### Video status flow
262 
263```
264Not sent -> Brief sent -> Filming -> Delivered
265 -> Review (48h) -> Revising -> Revised -> Approved -> Posted
266```
267 
268### Management workflow
269 
2701. **Prepare batch:** Build creator list + per-creator brief (same template, different angles)
2712. **Send brief:** Send brief + product (if needed) at once — log send date
2723. **Follow-up:** Reminder 3 days before deadline if no delivery
2734. **Review:** View video within 48h — feedback specific (timestamp + content)
2745. **Approve:** Confirm final — post to channel or run ads
2756. **Track:** Update performance weekly — decide re-book
276 
277### Follow-up message templates
278 
279```
280[Reminder follow-up]
281"Hi [Name], the brief from [Brand] sent on [date] — how's filming going?
282Deadline [date]. Let me know if you need help!"
283 
284[Revision feedback]
285"Video is great! 2 things I'd like to adjust:
2861. [0:05] — add product name text overlay
2872. [0:25] — change CTA to 'DM page for consultation'
288Please revise within 24h — thanks so much!"
289```
290 
291---
292 
293## Related skills
294 
295- **04-script-video-global** — Detailed script creators reference when filming
296- **05-ad-copy-global** — Use UGC/KOC video as ad creative — needs ad copy
297- **01-content-calendar-global** — Schedule creator video into content plan
298- **03-performance-review-global** — Evaluate creator performance for re-book
299 
300---
301 
302## Quality checklist
303 
304Check before sending brief:
305 
306- [ ] Clear creator type: UGC, EGC, or KOC
307- [ ] Has full product info (name, USP, price, audience)
308- [ ] Specific DO / DON'T table
309- [ ] At least 3 video angles for creator to pick
310- [ ] Has video structure with timestamps
311- [ ] Has technical filming guide (aspect, lighting, audio)
312- [ ] Has clear delivery format (file type, send method, deadline)
313- [ ] Has contract/agreement on usage rights
314- [ ] Has clear payment structure
315- [ ] Has performance tracking table per creator
316- [ ] If batch 10+ creators — has progress tracking table
317- [ ] Doesn't ask creator to say anything violating ad policies
318 

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