GUIDE
How to hire clippers for TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts
THE SHORT ANSWER
There are three ways to hire clippers. Hire a freelance editor and pay per clip or per month, whatever the clips get. Post a pay-per-view campaign on a network like Whop Content Rewards, where clippers are typically paid about $1 per 1,000 views. Or hire a clipping agency that runs the campaign for you; Clipping Collective starts at $2,000 for 1.5M+ verified views.
Key takeaways
- Freelance editors make clips; you still need the reach.
- Pay-per-view campaigns pay clippers only for views, and they post from their own accounts.
- An agency handles the brief, review and fraud checks, and can guarantee a view target.
Your three options
| Option | You pay for | Who posts | Who checks quality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance editor | Each clip or a monthly fee | You, on your own accounts | You | Repurposing for your own channels |
| Pay-per-view campaign yourself | Views, at a rate you set | Many clippers, on their accounts | You | Teams with time to manage it |
| Clipping agency | Verified views, guaranteed target | Many clippers, on their accounts | The agency | Reach beyond your followers, without the admin |
How much to pay clippers
The median rate across 681 live pay-per-view campaigns on 6 October 2026 was $1.00 per 1,000 views. Set a minimum and maximum per clip too, so one viral clip can’t take the whole budget. Our CPM guide has the full spread of live rates.
What to put in a clipper brief
- The content to clip, and the moments that matter most.
- Required tags, captions and any disclosure such as #ad.
- What’s off limits.
- The audience: for example, at least half of each clip’s viewers in the US and Canada.
- How clips are reviewed before their views count.