There are several ways to get paid watching Netflix – you can become a part of the company’s content analysis team, use data-collecting platforms like Viggle, and participate in paid surveys. If you are more ambitious, you can consider starting your own blog or YouTube channel covering Netflix shows and movies and monetizing them with ads and affiliate marketing.
In this article, we are going to examine how you can turn your passion for watching Netflix into a lucrative side hustle. You should note that there is no easy way to earn money watching Netflix, at least not what would most consider a substantial amount. However, if you are motivated enough and have a knack for creating content or building a business, you can definitely make money watching Netflix.
Here are different ways to get paid watching Netflix:
- Become a Netflix Tagger
- Become a Viggle tracker
- Start a blog covering the latest shows and movies
- Start a YouTube channel
- Participate in paid surveys
Can you get paid to watch Netflix?
Yes, you can get paid to watch Netflix. However, apart from getting a job at the company, Netflix (NFLX) won’t pay directly for your services, so you’ll have to get creative. To this end, you could consider starting a blog covering the latest TV series and movies, making video reviews, creating apparel inspired by popular shows and characters, and more.
Netflix is searching for “editorial insights content analysts” who are willing to watch movies and TV shows and turn them into data. Image source: Netflix
How to get paid to watch Netflix in 2024?
1. Become a Netflix Tagger
If you are searching for ways to get paid for watching movies and TV shows on Netflix, you’ve probably come across a job called “Netflix tagger.” There’s a lot of conflicting information available on the internet about the role of a Netflix tagger, ranging from widely differing hourly rates to job descriptions.
On the Netflix Jobs portal, there’s no job profile specifically dubbed Netflix Tagger. However, there are several open positions for editorial content analysts. Content analysts have the responsibility of researching, tagging, rating, and enhancing other pieces of metadata that can help the Netflix recommendation algorithm do its job and provide relevant content to the right audience. In essence, content analysts are tasked with watching TV shows and movies and turning them into data. Here’s a short snippet taken from the content analyst job description:
“If you are an avid fan and a serious consumer of visual entertainment, the Editorial Creative team at Netflix is seeking a unique candidate who can capture the essence of movies, series, and specials — and turn that into data and information.”
We could find no definite information about the salary Netflix pays to content analysts. Some sources on the Internet claim that the hourly can reach as high as $45/hour. It is worth noting that the hourly will likely largely depend on your location and prior experience.
2. Become a Viggle tracker
Another way to earn money (or rather real-life rewards) watching your favorite shows is to use the Viggle app. Viggle is a service that provides brands and TV networks with valuable data about what fans want. As you might have guessed, Viggle wants you to provide that data in exchange for earnings credits that can be redeemed for gift cards for Amazon, PayPal, Walmart, and hundreds of other companies.
“Get rewarded for interacting with all of your favorite entertainment! Check into shows & movies live on TV or on providers like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu to earn Perk Points.”
To get started, you need to download the Viggle app and register a new account. Then, when you start streaming video on Netflix, Viggle will verify that you are watching. Every minute you spend watching videos, you’ll earn one point.
3. Start a blog covering the latest Netflix shows and movies
Creating a blog dedicated to Netflix reviews and recommendations can be a profitable venture. By sharing your thoughts on the latest releases, you can attract a loyal readership and monetize your blog through ads and affiliate marketing.
It’s definitely true that such an undertaking isn’t easy, but if you love watching Netflix and want to turn your hobby into a lucrative side hustle, creating a blog is probably the best way to do that. It’s probably best to start out in a certain niche – for example, covering Sci-Fi content – and expand as you go forward. That will allow you to build a core audience more quickly. Once your blog gets traction, you should consider adding a newsletter, building up a social media presence, and other venues for promoting your content.
4. Start a YouTube channel
If you're comfortable in front of the camera, starting a YouTube channel can be a lucrative way to get paid for your Netflix addiction. You can review series, share top 10 lists, and even produce reaction videos, all while earning from ads and sponsorships.
Starting a YouTube channel is in a lot of ways similar to starting a blog, but it’s probably easier to monetize it as you don’t have to deal with affiliate linking, advertisers, and SEO content as much – most of this work is done by YouTube itself. As an added bonus, it’s probably easier to stand out in the video space as it is with the written content.
5. Participate in paid surveys
Many companies pay for consumer opinions, and Netflix-related surveys are no exception. By participating in these surveys, you can earn extra cash or gift cards. It's a simple way to monetize your Netflix time during surveys.
Of course, you can participate in Netflix's official customer surveys, but those aren’t paid. Instead, you can use a service like SurveyJunkie, which pays its users to complete surveys via PayPal. The payout will depend on your level of engagement, but it is worth noting that some users on social media have reported earning anywhere from $5 to $50 daily. The service is available only to residents from the US, Canada, and Australia.
6. Sign up for the Nielsen Computer and Mobile Panel
Nielsen is a consumer research and market measurement company that specializes in analyzing the markets for consumer goods and media. The company has various initiatives where consumers can get paid in exchange for sharing data about their media consumption habits.
The Nielsen Computer & Mobile Panel allows users to sign up and download an app that tracks users' habits on their desktop computer or mobile device. Users can earn up to $60 in rewards per year, which are redeemable with PayPal or gift cards from popular retailers. Users who get particularly lucky can earn additional rewards (up to $500 per month) through Instant Win Games, which can be entered with tokens that users earn while sharing their data with the Computer & Mobile Panel.
The bottom line
Getting paid to watch Netflix may sound too good to be true, but with the right approach, it's definitely feasible. The five methods presented in this article provide opportunities to earn while indulging in your favorite shows and movies.
It is worth noting that Netflix stock has been one of the better performers in the stock market over the last decade and a half. If you invested $10,000 in Netflix IPO, that investment would be worth north of $4 million today. Also, recent changes to the subscription policy have been well received by the market, with the NFLX gaining about +7% in the past month, despite the broader market slump – the trend could continue next year, with the NFLX stock predicted to surpass $1,000 in 2024.
