I’m Emily Gardiner, a UGC creator and short-form content marketer who makes TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that feel like a friend’s recommendation—not an ad. I’m known for hook-first videos, scripted talking-head takes, product demos, unboxings, reviews, and upbeat street interactions, all produced from creative briefs with brand voice and guidelines front and center. I bring on-camera confidence from competing for four seasons on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, and that experience helps me perform under pressure while filming anywhere—at the gym, on the street, or from home. I currently create for brands including Gains, support marketing for a YouTube growth agency, and collaborate with clients like Kill Crew and TLF to deliver raw or finished content that’s ready to edit and built to earn attention fast.…

Emily Gardiner

I’m Emily Gardiner, a UGC creator and short-form content marketer who makes TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that feel like a friend’s recommendation—not an ad. I’m known for hook-first videos, scripted talking-head takes, product demos, unboxings, reviews, and upbeat street interactions, all produced from creative briefs with brand voice and guidelines front and center. I bring on-camera confidence from competing for four seasons on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, and that experience helps me perform under pressure while filming anywhere—at the gym, on the street, or from home. I currently create for brands including Gains, support marketing for a YouTube growth agency, and collaborate with clients like Kill Crew and TLF to deliver raw or finished content that’s ready to edit and built to earn attention fast.…

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I’m Emily Gardiner, a UGC creator and short-form content marketer who makes TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts that feel like a friend’s recommendation—not an ad. I’m known for hook-first videos, scripted talking-head takes, product demos, unboxings, reviews, and upbeat street interactions, all produced from creative briefs with brand voice and guidelines front and center.

I bring on-camera confidence from competing for four seasons on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, and that experience helps me perform under pressure while filming anywhere—at the gym, on the street, or from home. I currently create for brands including Gains, support marketing for a YouTube growth agency, and collaborate with clients like Kill Crew and TLF to deliver raw or finished content that’s ready to edit and built to earn attention fast.

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UGC Creator at Gains
September 1, 2026 - Present
Created original hook-first short-form videos for a sweeps/social casino app, including scripted at-home talking-head content and upbeat in-person street interactions. Pitched and filmed concepts within brand voice and guidelines, iterating with the content team. Followed sweeps compliance requirements in scripts and captions to support approvals and ongoing live performance.
Social Media Marketing Specialist at Viewz
June 1, 2026 - Present
Supported short-form content planning for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, helping coordinate publishing schedules and post ideas. Assisted with X presence through content planning and ideas, and supported event coordination/logistics that strengthen client relationships and generate brand content opportunities.
Freelance UGC Creator at Self-Employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Produced UGC across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts for clients including Kill Crew, TLF, and Duet. Delivered product demos, reviews, unboxings, testimonials, day-in-the-life videos, and scripted talking-head ads based on brand briefs—providing raw ready-to-edit footage or finished videos depending on client needs. Filmed fitness, lifestyle, and entertainment content in public, the gym, and at home.
American Ninja Warrior Competitor (Professional Athlete) at NBC American Ninja Warrior
September 1, 2023 - Present
Competed on four seasons of NBC’s televised obstacle course competition, performing under high-pressure conditions in front of a live crowd and national TV audience. Years of obstacle and fitness training inform credible fitness and lifestyle content creation.
Professional Athlete (American Ninja Warrior) at NBC
September 1, 2023 - Present
Competed in four seasons of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, performing under live and national TV pressure. Developed credibility in fitness and sports that translates into engaging fitness and lifestyle content, with experience staying calm and performing consistently in front of crowds and cameras.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services