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Creator Program

Get paid to create content
that actually matters.

Write articles, produce videos, and build your audience — while earning fixed fees per piece and referral commission on every sale you drive through Men Matters.

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15K+
Monthly Readers
40+
Countries
45%+
Open Rate
8
Content Pillars

How It Works

Three steps to start earning

01
Apply & Get Approved
Submit your application with your portfolio, social links, and profile photo. Our editorial team reviews within 5 business days and onboards accepted creators personally.
02
Pitch, Create & Submit
Pitch content ideas aligned with our 8 pillars. Once approved, access your Creator Dashboard to upload articles, videos, and thumbnails. We review and publish. You earn a fixed fee per accepted piece.
03
Share & Earn Commission
Get a unique referral link for every piece you publish. Every time a reader buys a Premium product or store item through your link, you earn commission — tracked and paid monthly.

Creator Tiers

The more you create, the more you earn

Tier 1
Contributor
  • Up to 2 published pieces/month
  • Fixed fee per accepted article or video
  • 10% commission on referral sales
  • Men Matters contributor badge
Fixed fee + 10% referral commission
Most Popular
Tier 2
Featured Creator
  • Up to 4 published pieces/month
  • Higher fixed fee per piece
  • 15% commission on referral sales
  • Featured author profile on site
  • Newsletter feature (15K+ readers)
Higher fixed fee + 15% referral commission
Tier 3
Men Matters Partner
  • Unlimited published pieces
  • Premium fixed fee per piece
  • 20% commission on referral sales
  • Co-branded content opportunities
  • Direct collaboration with Elie
  • Early access to new products
Premium fixed fee + 20% referral commission

What We Pay For

Content types and fee structure

Exact fees confirmed during onboarding based on tier, topic, and experience. All fees in AED.

Content Type
Length
Fixed Fee
Referral Commission
Long-form Article
Deep-dive guides, how-tos, explainers
1,500–3,000 words
AED 300–600
10–20% on referral sales
Short Article
News, opinions, quick guides
600–1,200 words
AED 150–300
10–20% on referral sales
Video Script + Hosting
Scripted video published on Men Matters
5–15 min video
AED 400–800
10–20% on referral sales
Newsletter Feature
Single section in the Saturday newsletter
300–500 words
AED 200–400
10–20% on referral sales

* Commission tracked via unique referral links provided after onboarding.

Apply Now

Join the Men Matters
Creator Network

We're looking for writers, educators, and content creators who genuinely understand the challenges men face in the Gulf — and can communicate with clarity, honesty, and depth.

At least 1–2 published content samples
Knowledge of MENA / Gulf context
Strong English writing (Arabic is a plus)
Commitment to at least 1 piece per month
An audience or desire to build one
After approval

You'll receive login credentials to access your personal Creator Dashboard — where you can submit content, manage your profile, and track your earnings.

Creator Application
3 quick steps — takes about 5 minutes
Click to upload your profile photo
JPG or PNG · Max 5MB · Square preferred

Tell us where you create content and who you reach. Fill in the channels that apply to you.

Share links to your best work. At least 1 is required. These help us assess your writing or video quality and style.

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We review all applications within 5 business days. No spam, ever.

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Application received!

Thanks for applying to the Men Matters Creator Program.
We'll review your application and get back to you within 5 business days.

If approved, you'll receive your Creator Dashboard login credentials by email.

After Approval

Your Creator Dashboard
is waiting.

Once your application is approved, you'll receive login credentials by email. Everything you need to create, submit, and earn — in one place.

1
Set up your creator profile
Upload your photo, write your bio, and connect all your social channels so readers know who you are.
2
Submit content for review
Upload articles (with thumbnail), submit YouTube video links, or pitch newsletter sections — directly from your dashboard.
3
Track approvals and earnings
See the status of every submission (pending / approved / published), your unique referral link, and your monthly commission earnings.
4
Get paid monthly
Fixed fees paid on publication. Referral commissions paid on the 15th of every month via bank transfer.

Creator Dashboard — Coming to approved creators

My Profile
Photo, bio, social links
Setup
Submit Article
Title, body, thumbnail, category
Upload
Submit Video
YouTube link, thumbnail, description
Submit
Content Status
Pending / Approved / Published
Track
Referral Link & Earnings
Your unique link + commission tracker
Earn