Get paid to shoot the local businesses around you.
Ember turns local content work into a simple feed of paid gigs. Claim an Ember, shoot it, submit it, get paid. Your account is free — always.
- $75
- Minimum reward per Ember
- $0
- Cost to join and use Ember
- 24h–7d
- Completion windows you accept upfront
Paid work, already in your neighborhood.
Everything you need to say yes to a shoot is on the card before you claim it.
Real money, clear upfront
Every Ember shows the reward before you claim it. The platform minimum is $75, and businesses often add an experience bonus on top.
Work that's actually near you
Browse a live map of open Embers around your service radius. No cold pitching, no chasing leads across town.
Briefs you can shoot from
Objective, hook, talking points, what to avoid, and exact deliverables are written out before you ever pick up a camera.
Deadlines you choose to accept
Each Ember has a visible completion window — 24, 48, 72 hours or a custom window up to 7 days. Claim only what fits your week.
Repeat clients find you
Businesses favorite creators they love and can assign Embers directly to you, so good work turns into steady work.
Protected by the platform
Funds and usage rights are handled by Ember. Deliver through the platform, get reviewed, get paid — no invoice chasing.
Four steps. Then you're paid.
- 01
Create your free profile
Add your skills, content types, service radius, and portfolio links.
- 02
Claim an Ember
Find open work on the map or list and lock it in with one confirmation.
- 03
Shoot and submit
Upload your deliverables with captions before the countdown runs out.
- 04
Get paid
The business approves your work and the reward moves to your earnings.
Ready to claim your first Ember?
Free account, no subscription, no cut of your reward beyond what you see when you claim.