Guidance & Accountability
Clear communication, feedback, and structure to help you build and stick to a consistent LIVE routine.
Next Step Media · Thanksgiving 2026
A Season of
Gratitude.
Thankful for Our NXS Family.
Grow with our creator familyEvery creator. Every connection. Every step forward.
Our first year Celebrating the people who built NXS
Celebrating One Year
Our first anniversary: a milestone made possible by our creators, team, and community.
TikTok LIVE Agency
Your next step starts here.
Joining NXS is free. We don’t take a cut of your LIVE earnings. You keep what you earn.
Next Step Media is a TikTok LIVE agency for rising creators — both new and established — who want structure, accountability, and a real team that shows up with them.
Creator Academy · Free lesson
Find Your Best TikTok LIVE Times
Use results from your own streams to find a schedule you can keep.
Want to join the NXS Creator Network? Use Apply to Join Creator Network. Already an approved NXS creator or team member? Use Creator Portal Login to access your account.
The NXS Family Spotlight
Creator Spotlight
Celebrating the Creators Who Make Us Different
Featured NXS Creator
Meet Carly | Creator & Mentor
Carly brings personality, positivity, and dedication to the Next Step Media family. As both a LIVE creator and an NXS mentor, she’s part of what makes our community special. We’re proud to recognize Carly as our first featured creator on the NXS Family Spotlight website showcase. At Next Step Media, we believe every creator has a story worth celebrating.
Creators may put themselves forward, and management can nominate others. Final selections are approved by NXS ownership. It's not just about rankings.
Meet LetiAI Personal Assistant · Research & Development
Helping shape the ideas, creativity, and future of Next Step Media.
Built Different. You Belong Here.
The People Behind Next Step Media
NXS Community
Recognizing the supporters who stand behind our creators
Our community makes Next Step Media what it is.
Built Different. You Belong Here.
NXS in the spotlight
Featured Videos
Creator highlights, community moments, and the latest from Next Step Media.
What You Get with NXS
Support to build a consistent LIVE routine.
Guidance, organized battle support, and a team that actually shows up for creators who are ready to keep going.
Organized Battle Support
Scheduled battle opportunities with confirmations and reminders so you’re not figuring it out alone.
A Team That Shows Up
Real people for coaching, troubleshooting, and day-to-day support when you need it.
Community
Discord access and chances to connect, collaborate, and learn with other rising creators.
Who NXS is for
Rising creators, new and established.
For LIVE creators in the United States or Canada who are 18 or older, meet TikTok’s current eligibility rules, and are ready to show up consistently and work with a team.
See full creator eligibilityHow joining works
Three clear steps.
- 01Apply through TikTokComplete TikTok’s official agency application.
- 02NXS reviews your applicationWe review your account and application for fit.
- 03Get started with the teamIf approved, you’ll complete onboarding, meet the team, and learn about available support and battle opportunities.
Real people behind your support
Meet the NXS management team.
Jerry & NickOwnersHaleyCreator Network ManagerAutumnCreator Agent
Meet the full teamCommunity stories
Beyond the LIVE
Celebrating the people, dreams, and creative milestones in our wider community.
Emeyk’s Next Step: Motherhood
After years of caring for others in healthcare, Emeyk is preparing to become a single mom by choice through IVF. Meet her and discover how you can support her next chapter.
Read Emeyk’s Story TikTok @emeyk01
Who We Are
More than a name behind your account.
Next Step Media is a creator-focused TikTok LIVE agency. We work with creators who want direction, accountability, opportunities, and a team that understands what it takes to show up consistently.
Meet the Management Team
Real people supporting your next step.
NXS creators have a management team they can reach, learn from, and work with throughout their creator journey.
Owner
Jerry
Leads agency operations, creator support, battle development, and the systems that keep NXS moving forward.
Owner
Nick
Helps guide the agency's direction and supports the continued growth and development of Next Step Media.
Creator Network Manager
Haley
Manages creator onboarding, communication, day-to-day support, and the accountability that helps creators stay on track.
Creator Agent
Autumn
Works directly with creators through check-ins, guidance, encouragement, and help navigating their NXS experience.
For Creators
Support built around your growth.
Creator Support
Clear communication and help navigating the day-to-day challenges of TikTok LIVE.
Battle Opportunities
Organized battle scheduling, confirmations, reminders, and opportunities to connect with other creators.
Growth & Accountability
Structure, practical guidance, and accountability designed to help creators build stronger LIVE habits.
A Team That Shows Up
A management team working behind the scenes to organize, troubleshoot, and help creators move forward.
What We Look For
Creators ready to take LIVE seriously.
- ConsistencyShow up, build routines, and keep moving forward.
- ProfessionalismCommunicate clearly and represent yourself well.
- CoachabilityBe open to feedback, new ideas, and continued improvement.
- CommunitySupport others while building your own presence.
How Joining Works
Three clear steps to get started.
We keep the application process straightforward and use TikTok's official agency system from the beginning.
Apply Through TikTok
Use the Apply to NXS button to open TikTok's official agency application page and submit your information securely.
Application Review
NXS reviews your application and TikTok account to make sure the agency is a good fit for your goals.
Onboarding
Approved creators receive their next steps, meet the team, and learn how NXS support, communication, and battle opportunities work.
NXS CREATOR PROGRAM
Build Your LIVE. Grow Your Community.
Creating consistently takes more than pressing the LIVE button. It takes time to learn your audience, develop content that keeps people engaged, build real connections, and understand what helps your LIVE grow. Next Step Media helps rising creators develop those skills with guidance, community, training, and opportunities to grow.
There is no fee for creators to join Next Step Media. Our goal is to help eligible TikTok LIVE creators strengthen their content, build their community, and make better use of the opportunities available through LIVE.
You do not need a perfect studio, expensive equipment, or a huge following to get started. What matters is that you are ready to learn, stay consistent, follow platform rules, and put in the work.
Creator Eligibility
- ✓ Must be 18 years of age or older.
- ✓ Must be located in the United States or Canada.
- ✓ Must not have earned more than 500,000 diamonds in any 30-day period during the previous six months.
- ✓ Must follow TikTok Community Guidelines and remain in good standing.
- ✓ No smoking or vaping on camera during TikTok LIVE.
- ✓ The account submitted must be your primary account; backup accounts are not accepted.
Eligibility may also be subject to TikTok requirements and program availability.
Built for Rising Creators
This program is designed for creators who are still building momentum. An established audience on another platform can help, but it is not a substitute for showing up, connecting with viewers, and building your TikTok LIVE community.
HOW IT WORKS
More Than Going LIVE
What is TikTok LIVE?
TikTok LIVE gives creators a real-time way to connect with viewers, share their personality and talents, and build a community beyond short-form posts. LIVE creates room for longer conversations, interaction, entertainment, and genuine audience relationships.
Why Go LIVE?
Going LIVE can help creators deepen relationships with existing followers while reaching new viewers. Real-time feedback also helps you understand what your audience responds to, so you can keep improving your content and your LIVE experience.
How Do LIVE Rewards Work?
Eligible viewers can send virtual Gifts during a LIVE. TikTok may award Diamonds to eligible creators based on Gifts and other factors under TikTok's applicable rules. Strong communities are built through consistent, engaging content, not by treating every LIVE like an ATM with a ring light.
NXS MEMBER BENEFITS
What You Get With Next Step Media
- ✓ Guidance and structured support for improving your TikTok LIVE presence.
- ✓ Battle opportunities and battle coordination.
- ✓ Individual coaching focused on LIVE quality, engagement, content, and growth.
- ✓ Discord community access for communication, resources, and support.
- ✓ Opportunities to connect and collaborate with other LIVE creators.
- ✓ Information about eligible TikTok campaigns, events, and creator opportunities when available.
- ✓ Help navigating account or technical issues and available TikTok support channels.
- ✓ Creator networking, community events, and collaboration opportunities as available.
- ✓ Opportunities for NXS creators to be featured through network promotions and community spotlights.
The goal is simple: help you become a stronger LIVE creator, build a more connected audience, and create more opportunities from the work you are already putting in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Know what to expect before you apply.
Still have a question? Contact NXS on TikTok at @jerrye2024.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. There is no fee to submit an application to Next Step Media through TikTok's official agency application system.
Will NXS ever ask for my TikTok password?
No. NXS will never ask for your TikTok password. Your application is completed through TikTok's official system, and you keep control of your account.
What support does NXS provide?
NXS provides creator onboarding, communication with management, LIVE guidance, organized battle opportunities, battle confirmations and reminders, accountability, and help troubleshooting creator concerns.
Do I need a certain number of followers?
TikTok eligibility can vary by account and region. If you are unsure whether your account qualifies, submit the official application or contact NXS on TikTok before applying.
What does NXS expect from creators?
We look for creators who are at least 18, communicate with management, maintain consistent LIVE activity, behave professionally, support a drama-free environment, and remain open to coaching and improvement.
How long does approval take?
Approval time can vary because applications must be reviewed. NXS will provide the next steps after the application has been reviewed.
Can I apply if I am already with another agency?
You should resolve your membership with your current agency before applying to NXS. TikTok may prevent an account from joining more than one agency at the same time.
What happens after I am approved?
You will complete NXS onboarding, receive communication instructions, learn the creator expectations, and be introduced to the support and opportunities available to you.
Ready for Your Next Step?
Apply directly through TikTok.
If you are ready to build your LIVE presence with Next Step Media, submit your application through the official TikTok agency portal.
Questions Before Applying?
