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From TikTok to Twitch to our It Gets Better blog, we want to collaborate with you.
Want to create TikToks with us?
We know the best way to reach LGBTQ+ youth is online – and what better place to do it than on TikTok? Since joining TikTok’s Creative Learning Fund (CLF) in 2020, we’ve amassed an audience of hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ youth who come to our channel for a safe space, to ask the questions they can’t ask anywhere else and find their own online queer community. We couldn’t do it without our amazing TikTok Creators – read below to learn how you can join us. Check back to see when applications are open next!
Become one of our TikTok Creators!
You might be a good fit if you’re an LGBTQ+ TikToker who:
- Understands TikTok “energy” and trends, and what grabs and keeps people’s attention on the platform.
- Is in tune with what LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 need to hear, what pop culture they’re tuned into, and the energy they want to see on TikTok.
- Has availability to respond to trends, current events, and It Gets Better campaigns and projects over a 6 month period.
- Is comfortable shooting and editing clips together.
- Has a commitment to equality and diversity, with a respect for others and their beliefs.
- Loves to educate and can touch on complex topics in a condensed format, while keeping things entertaining.
- Has a culture of acceptance and kindness surrounding your own channel and followers.
- Is aligned with the It Gets Better’s mission to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
Benefits for Creators
In addition to payment, our It Gets Better TikTok Creators also…
- Receive a feature on our website and socials, plus some exclusive It Gets Better merch.
- Get connected with one another to collab and share ideas and resources.
- Gain insider tips and tricks from our friends at TikTok.
- Have the opportunity to work with us on other projects, campaigns, initiatives, and brand collabs to support LGBTQ+ youth!
Ready to join?
Check back to see when applications are open again at the end of 2024!
Questions? Reach out to us at social@itgetsbetter.org
It Gets Better On Twitch!
See who’s live this week by following us on Twitch and check our charity streaming leaderboard on Tiltify!
Applications for Ambassadors and charity streamers are OPEN and accepted on a need basis. Check out our different memberships below and apply today!
Become an It Gets Better Member
Whether you’re creating content for us or fundraising, It Gets Better creators are official members who are passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, racial and gender equality, and social justice, who positively represent the LGBTQ+ community on Twitch. Memberships are broken down into charity streamers or content creators (Ambassadors). Learn more about the two memberships below:
Become an Official Charity Streamer | APPLY HERE
Official charity streamers receive It Gets Better merch to wear during their stream, have access to our Discord to connect with other LGBTQ+ streamers, and can participate in events It Gets Better hosts on Twitch. However, you don’t need to be an official member to charity stream for It Gets Better. If you are only interested in charity streaming without the It Gets Better benefits, there are multiple ways to start a fundraiser! Join us on Tiltify and/or Twitch’s own charity feature.
Individual Membership Info:
- Have at least 3 months experience streaming on Twitch
- Stream at least 1+ times per week
- Can charity stream 2x within a 6-month period of your onboarding, with one stream being in June for Pride month (if applicable)
Stream Team Membership Info:
- You are the founder, creator, and/or representative of the stream team
- Your stream team is at least 3 months old with at least 6+ members
- You have at least 6+ stream team members that can fundraise for It Gets Better once within a 6-month period
- (If applicable) have at least 3+ members streaming in June for Pride month
Become an Ambassador | APPLY HERE
Want to stream with us from our channel? Our It Gets Better Ambassadors are paid streamers who are passionate about creating LGBTQ+ positive content on the It Gets Better’s Twitch page! Ambassadors stream a total of 12 hours over a 6 month period on our channel (no more than 6 streams total) and are dedicated to creating content that aligns with the It Gets Better’s mission of uplifting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth. We work with Ambassadors to determine their own stream schedules and topics based on their availability and interests.
We look for Ambassadors who:
- Are comfortable creating family-friendly content on the It Gets Better’s channel for a target audience of 13-18-year-old queer youth.
- Openly discuss LGBTQ+ topics in their own streams (personal, educational, etc.)
- Are interested in connecting and collaborating with other LGBTQ+ streamers.
- Will positively represent It Gets Better through activation opportunities with brand partners, special events, and live streams on other channels.
- Are passionate about sharing It Gets Better’s messaging, work, and current projects with their communities.
- Are comfortable with gaming, chatting, and/or art streams
Ambassador Requirements:
- Have at least 6 months experience streaming on Twitch.
- Stream at least 2+ times a week.
- Have a CCV of at least 25 viewers.
- Have an active presence on multiple social media platforms (Twitter, Discord, Instagram, TikTok).
- Be 18 years or older.
Questions about any of our memberships? Reach out to us at gaming@itgetsbetter.org.
Write for us!
It Gets Better is always reviewing guest blogger submissions and pitches for itgetsbetter.org. We’re eager to highlight your fresh takes on a variety of topics. The best way to be considered for publication is to refer to our writer’s guidelines below.
We offer a stipend for writers whose submissions are selected for publication.
Writer’s Guidelines
Length: Less is more – 500-750 words is a good guide. For particularly nuanced topics, a bit longer will be acceptable.
Style: Write how you talk. We love conversational tone, we love bold statements, we love articles that are easy to digest and glean important information from.
Tone/Audience: Clever, confident, and helpful. We are eager to feature a variety of POV’s, LGBTQ+ and intersecting identities, and topics.
Keep in mind that our audience is LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. We love to prioritize giving a platform to youth voices, and other submissions should be written with them in mind.
Topics: We care about any and all things that pertain to LGBTQ+ youth. We’re working to uplift, empower and connect queer youth around the globe. They’re well aware of all of the challenges and obstacles facing them in this world, so we use our blog to focus on topics that inspire and excite them. For example, if the topic is, “LGBTQ+ books being banned in schools,” a feature expanding our understanding of the bigger issue at play and reassuring youth, rather than focusing on the people who are doing the banning, is preferred. We’re particularly interested in pieces related to the following topics through November, 2024
- Education and Back to School (August/September)
- Hispanic Heritage Month (September)
- Bisexual Awareness Week (September)
- LGBT History Month (October)
- National Coming Out Day (October)
- Indigenous People’s Day (October)
- Asexual Awareness Week (October)
How To Submit
Download and attach a Google/Word doc to your email and send it to submissions@itgetsbetter.org. If you’re interested in pitching a new topic vs an already written article, please provide samples of your previous work. You may also provide links to your blog or previously published works in your query.
Example Blogs
- Teen activist Desmond writes about mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth like them.
- Teacher and GSA Advisor Libby writes about the impact winning one of our 50 States 50 Grants had on students.
- It Gets Better TikTok Creator TJ writes why we need to include queer history in Black History Month.
- Artist Saff illustrates an educational comic to explain the concept of queer platonic relationships for Aro Awareness Week.