My name is Alexander Shepherd, and I am a Junior at UCF taking this class as part of my requirements for a degree in Information Technology. My dream job is to stream/create content for a living, or be involved in competitive eSports, however I am currently in college to acquire a skillset that will allow me to get a job in a field related to computers and technology, which are also passions of mine.
What is Content Creation?
YouTube/Twitch/Instagram/Tiktok, etc.
Content Creation involves creating what's known as shortform (short clips) or longform (longer videos, live broadcasting, compilations, etc.) content on social media platforms. The most popular longform content platforms are YouTube and Twitch currently. The most popular shortform platforms would be TikTok, Instagram, or even Twitter.
Here's an example of a YouTube video I made to help people get better at the video game I play, called Apex Legends:
I also livestream my gameplay to viewers on Twitch.tv, where audience members can interact with me in real time and watch my gameplay as it happens. (Think of it like standing behind someone at an arcade while they're beating a world record, it's fun to watch)
I take the gameplay that I get and edit it to post to YouTube, where I frequently like to teach people how to get better at the video game I play (Apex Legends), as well as show off the cool matches I get to participate in.
I also edit some of my gameplay into short clips to post on other social medias, such as Instagram and TikTok, where people can discover my content through those platforms.
How is this a job?
Depending on what platform you create content on, there are sometimes multiple ways to make income off of what you create.
Platform
How to make Money
When is Payday?
YouTube
Ad Revenue from ads on videos
At the beginning of every month for the last month of income
Twitch
Paid Channel Subscriptions
At the beginning of every month for the last month of income
Tiktok
TikTok Creator Fund
Multiple times a month, varies depending on views
Instagram
Brand Deals/Sponsored Posts
Payment comes from the brand in question
Keep in mind these aren't the only ways to make money on these platforms. Here are some more ways that creators make money from their content:
Clothing/Merchandise Sales
Donations
Exclusive Paywall Content
Sponsored Content
Links
My links, if you choose to check any of them out, are listed below. I make this content out of a passion for the video games that I play. Viewer discretion is advised.
