Become a Local Insider.

Join Our UGC Creator Community at Lake Oconee Life

Love capturing content around Lake Oconee? Passionate about sharing hidden gems, great food, local businesses, and unforgettable experiences? Then you might be the perfect fit for The Insiders — our UGC Creator program designed to elevate both local businesses and talented creators like you.

What Is a Lake Oconee Life Insider?

The Insiders are a select group of local lifestyle creators who help us bring the Lake Oconee area to life through authentic, engaging content. From highlighting new restaurants to showing off community events or local services, our Insiders capture the magic of life around the lake and connect it to the audiences who crave it.

As a Lake Oconee Life Insider, you’ll work alongside our team to create short-form videos, reels, photography, and more for featured businesses and local campaigns — all while growing your own brand and will receive amazing perks for doing what you love.

What You’ll Do.

As an Insider, you'll be assigned to local businesses for campaign-style content creation. Here’s what it typically looks like:

Capture behind-the-scenes or lifestyle content for local shops, restaurants, and events
Create a set number of reels, photos, and raw footage per campaign
Help businesses show up more powerfully on social media
Collaborate with our marketing team to bring each story to life

You don’t have to be a professional influencer — just someone who loves where you live and can create content with heart, style, and a smartphone.

Who We're Looking For.

We’re building a diverse and dynamic team of creators who:

  • Know how to capture scroll-stopping content

  • Are comfortable on camera or behind the scenes

  • Can meet deadlines and follow creative briefs

  • Understand the vibe of social media platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts

  • Live in or frequently visit the Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, or nearby areas

Why Join?

Receive Amazing Perks to Create – Earn per campaign
Build Your Portfolio – Showcase your work across trusted local platforms
Support Local – Help small businesses thrive
Be Featured – Selected content will appear in our social feeds, newsletters, and Local’s Guide

How to Apply

Think you’ve got what it takes? Fill out the form below to get started.

Selected applicants will receive a welcome email, creator agreement, and instructions for onboarding. Once you're officially an Insider, we'll match you with your first campaign when the right fit comes along.

Lake Oconee Life is more than a media brand — we’re your local storytelling partner.

Join us in creating content that supports small businesses and celebrates the heart of our community.