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How a 22-Year-Old Makes £120k a Year as a Professional Clipper
Eknoor Singh, a 22-year-old from London, makes over £120,000 annually by editing and posting short-form vertical videos for brands, musicians, and creators. Known as a professional "clipper," he turns long-form content into viral TikToks and Instagram Reels. Clippers can earn up to $3 per 1,000 views, creating a lucrative market for young creators who understand youth culture. However, experts warn that the industry mirrors the wider creator economy, where the vast majority make very little.