Applying to briefs and sending proposals
What a proposal contains, what applying costs, and why applications get rejected.
A proposal is your application to a brief. It carries your rate, your idea and your timeline. The brand compares it against every other proposal on the same brief, so it is the whole pitch.
What it costs
| Type of brief | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elev8or brief posted by a brand on the platform | 1 |
| External brief | 0.5 |
| Public brief sourced from social listening | 0.5 |
What to put in it
- 1
Answer the brief, not your resume
Reference their product and the specific deliverable they asked for. Generic proposals read as copy-paste and get skipped.
- 2
Give a real number
Quote a rate you will honour. Vague "let us discuss" pricing loses to a clear one.
- 3
Show one relevant piece of work
One strong link that matches the format they want beats a full portfolio dump.
- 4
State your timeline
When you can deliver the draft, and when it can go live.
After you apply
- The brand sees your proposal alongside your profile and connected channel stats.
- If they shortlist you, a chat thread opens so you can agree final terms.
- When both sides agree, it becomes a collaboration. See Managing collaborations.
- Creator Pro and Elite proposals are surfaced at the top of the brand’s list.
Credits are spent on applying, not on winning
The credit is charged when you submit, and it is not refunded if you are not selected. That is deliberate, it is what keeps brief inboxes usable.
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