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Let's talk about how to land new clients. How do you apply for the opportunities you see here every week?
First, follow the instructions. If you can't follow their hiring instructions, you probably can't follow a brief — and hiring managers need freelancers who follow directions.
Secondly, remember that it is your job to demonstrate value. Why should they hire you? Make sure your website, social media, and LinkedIn show off your experience and skills.
I see a lot of freelancers commenting that they're interested in an opportunity. So what? Why should hiring managers care? Instead, write a comment that includes your experience, contact information, and website. Start with something like this:
Hi [Name]! I'm a freelance writer with experience writing about [relevant work]. Thanks for posting this opportunity! I'm available for immediate work. [Email and website link]
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JOURNALISTS
This person needs a Florida-based writer and photographer for storm coverage
Next Avenue needs freelancers to write about personal finance, estate planning, and business startups
The Smithtown Chronicle needs a New York-based freelance writer
Bespoke Media needs South African freelance writers
Latino News Network is hiring writers and reporters (Range depends on the scope of work and experience of writer/reporter. $100-$300 per story but can negotiate more for more involved stories. For the right candidate, this opportunity could include producing a podcast, or even hosting/producing/video storytelling its YouTube. LNN needs multimedia journalists in WI, NH, RI.)
leafie needs freelance contributors and journalists for cannabis, psychedelics, and culture
Catena Media needs writers to cover gambling in different states including Ohio, California, Texas, Florida
COPYWRITERS & WRITERS
This person (UK) needs freelance content long-form writers for whitepapers and reports
Stroke Association (UK) needs health freelance writers for articles about childhood strokes, etc.
Studio at Situation Group needs a freelance copywriter
Porter Consulting-Worldwide needs writers who understand Sweden and Norway languages
Content Pros needs a freelance B2B writer
Triangulate Health Ltd (UK) freelance technical writers/editors
Memory AI needs freelance copywriters
Untold Content needs freelance writers
Avija Digital needs a freelance SEO writer (and here)
Livingston Research needs a freelance content writer/copywriter
Circa Healthcare needs a remote freelance copywriter for animal health
This person needs a grant writer for environmental issues
The Diversity Movement needs script writers, copywriters, ghostwriters, content marketing writers
Hydrant needs freelance writers
PATH’s South Asia needs freelance technical writers
This person needs a freelance FinTech writer
Centuro Global needs freelance writers based in South Africa
AFK Gaming needs web3 gaming freelance writers
TAG Heuer Connected, Paris needs a freelance UX writer
MASV needs a content writer for blog posts, webpage copy, etc. ($50/hour)
Cozmo Travel needs freelance content writers
Sure4job needs an SEO-friendly content writer
Vijua needs a freelance content writer for SEO blogs
This freelancer needs 1-2 freelance writers for real estate stories
CHEP Network (Australia) needs freelance writers for long-form and social
Buoy needs a mid-level freelance copywriter
Bartlett Group needs a freelance copywriter
COPY EDITORS
MedThink needs a freelance medical editor
ELA needs freelance writers and editors
Barrington James recruiter needs freelance medical writers and editors
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PR
A Kids Co needs PR freelancers to write press releases
Milango needs a freelance PR strategist
CrushContracts needs a Chicago-based PR freelancer
Checkpup needs a mid-level growth marketing freelancer (influencers, PR, paid social)
Elyse Koenig: Beauty and Wellness Consulting needs a PR freelancer
bij Edelman needs PR freelancer
Zenith needs a PR freelancer
Hillsgreen needs PR and organic social freelancers
An entertainment client needs a PR freelancer
Team5pm needs a UK-based PR freelancer
Forster Communications needs freelance PR managers
Informed needs a PR freelancer for a tech startup
SOCIAL MEDIA
A Nashville client needs a freelance social media manager
MullenLowe Media needs a freelance social media manager
A UK hospitality client needs a freelance social media manager
OPENHOUSE the Podcast needs two freelance social media managers for clients
Bridget Productions needs a freelance social media manager
This freelancer needs a freelance social media manager
Portman Dental Care (London) needs a freelance social media marketer
Sword Health needs a social media manager
This person needs a TikTok and IG Reels freelance producer
STRATEGISTS
Merkle B2B needs mid-weight content strategists and senior strategists
Been There Done That needs US-based freelance strategists
This UK recruiter needs freelance senior strategists with automotive experience
This recruiter needs a freelance senior strategist for a sports brand
Variant needs a content strategist for a web3 project
This freelancer needs a freelance senior strategist for CX projects
ART DIRECTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN
NBC News and MSNBC needs freelance designers
Wedfora needs an illustrator and GIF creator
Worldspark Studios needs a graphic designer for one-off projects
Experimental Aircraft Association needs freelance designers
This person needs a freelance brand motion designer
This freelance designer needs other freelance designers
Canada Basketball needs a freelance graphic designer to create a deck
Kinnect (India) needs a freelance motion graphic designer
Lightfarm Studios needs a motion artist freelancer
Gather needs a product and presentation designer
Cashew Payments needs a remote advertising and presentation designer
Z Star Digital needs a freelance graphic designer/illustrator
Front needs a freelance production designer
Ohkie needs a UI/UX designer
Hasbro needs a freelance motion designer in sports
Grameen Foundation needs freelance graphic designers
OutSystems needs freelance mid-level graphic designers and motion edit people
CdLS Foundation needs a freelance graphic designer for a new publication
This person needs a freelance technical apparel designer
This person needs a lead product designer for e-sports media
Lifelines needs a US-based mid-level designer
M&C Saatchi Sport needs a freelance art director
This budgeting app needs a user experience designer
VIDEO/PHOTO PRODUCTION & EDITING
Contently needs freelance multimedia project managers
CBS Sports needs a US-based freelance video editor to help with UCL soccer coverage
Richard Media Company needs a remote video editor
Underscore Video needs a remote videographer
This person needs a freelance photographer for teachers/students
This photographer needs freelance photo retouchers
This person needs a UK-based freelance video editor
AUDIO/PODCAST
This creative director (London) needs freelance junior audio producers
TRANSLATORS
IQVIA needs freelancers who specialize in clinical translations
BBC Arabic TV needs freelance simultaneous interpreters
VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS
Empire House (UK) needs a freelance project manager/personal assistant
WEBSITE DEVELOPERS
VIE Media needs a freelance webpage WordPress designer
Hive Health needs a freelance WordPress developer
COMPANIES LOOKING FOR MULTIPLE FREELANCE ROLES
The Manufacturing Institute needs a freelance writer and a freelance HR person
SQlab (Germany) needs freelance translators, editors, and journalists for cycling topics
Cornerstone needs freelance PRs, journalists, and consultants
AWDIO needs freelance sound designers, audio producers, and writers
Zogics Pets needs someone to accelerate their growth
MasterClass needs a US-based freelance marketing producer, video editor, and assistant editor
MoMA Design Store Photography Studio needs stylists, videographers and video editors, etc.
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