Turn Your Love of Viral Videos Into Income
Freelance Viral Video Scout (Remote – Global)
Company: Caters Media Group
Payment: Fixed fee per signed video
About Us
Caters Media Group is a leading international multimedia agency specialising in sourcing and licensing compelling video content to major global media outlets. We work with broadcasters, publishers and digital platforms around the world — and we’re always looking for the next viral moment before it hits the mainstream.
Many of our most successful scouts are people who already spend time discovering trending videos online. If you regularly spot viral moments before they explode across the internet, this could be an opportunity to turn that instinct into income.
The Opportunity
We are looking for motivated, self-driven individuals to join our global network of freelance Viral Video Scouts.
Your role will involve identifying compelling real-life videos online and helping us connect with the original creators so the content can be licensed to global media outlets.
Your responsibilities include:
Discover viral, newsworthy or emotionally compelling videos
Identify and verify the original creator of the content
Introduce creators to the opportunity to have their video licensed through Caters Media Group
Build rapport and, where required, speak with creators via phone or video call to explain how licensing works
Help secure signed agreements allowing Caters Media Group to represent the video
You earn a fixed fee for every video you successfully introduce that results in a signed licensing agreement.
No targets.
No fixed hours.
Work from anywhere.
Work when you want.
How It Works
You complete initial training with our team
We teach you what makes video content commercially valuable
We guide you on verifying ownership and introducing creators to the licensing opportunity
After training, you work independently identifying opportunities
You receive a fixed payment for each successfully signed video.
Your earnings depend on both the number of videos you secure and the quality and suitability of those submissions for licensing.
A fixed fee is paid once a creator has signed a licensing agreement with Caters Media Group for a video you introduced, and the video meets our internal quality and editorial guidelines.
All video submissions and creator agreements are subject to verification and approval by Caters Media Group before payment is issued.
This role is offered on an independent freelance basis and does not constitute employment with Caters Media Group.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need formal qualifications — but you do need:
A sharp eye for viral and newsworthy video content
Confidence communicating with content creators
A strong standard of spoken and written English
The ability to speak with creators via phone or video call to explain licensing opportunities clearly and professionally
Self-motivation and initiative
Good time management
This role is ideal for people who:
Follow trending videos across multiple platforms daily
Enjoy spotting viral moments before they reach mainstream media
Understand the difference between original footage and reposted content
Enjoy identifying compelling real-life stories and moments
Are comfortable communicating with new people
Want flexible earning potential alongside other commitments
Are budding journalists interested in developing their news sense and editorial instincts
Work in journalism, media, or content creation and are looking to generate additional income alongside their existing work
If you regularly spot videos before they reach major news outlets, this role could be a strong fit.
What This Is (And Isn’t)
✅ Flexible freelance opportunity
✅ Fixed fee per signed video
✅ Work from anywhere
✅ Initial training provided
✅ No fixed hours
✅ No minimum targets
❌ Not a salaried role
❌ No guaranteed income
❌ Not suited to those uncomfortable speaking with creators directly
Important
Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates who follow the application instructions carefully and complete the example task will be considered.
Applications that do not meet the requirements below may not be reviewed.
Application Requirements
All applications must be submitted in English.
Please include the following:
Attach your CV / Resume in English
Tell us which social media platforms you use most frequently
Explain why you believe you would be good at identifying licensable video content
Example Video Task
Please provide one example of a recent viral video that you believe could generate licensing revenue.
The video must:
Be posted on the social media account of the original video owner (the person who filmed the content)
Have been posted within the last 24 hours
Include a direct link to the video
Along with the link, please include 2–3 sentences explaining why you believe the video has licensing potential.
Ownership Check - In one or two sentences, explain how you have determined that the person posting the video is the original owner of the footage.
To confirm you have read the full application instructions, please include the word “Scout” in the subject line of your application email.