What freelance work can I do in the creative industries? 

So you want to work freelance? Well, the creative industries is a great place to do it, with thousands of freelancers already working in the industries, and supporting each other within the many communities. 

You’re probably wondering what jobs you can do freelance. In today’s market, you’ll be happy to hear that you can do the majority of things freelance! Here is a brief list of 10 potential freelance roles to get you inspired…

  1. Social Media Manager 

  2. Photographer

  3. Video editor

  4. Copywriter

  5. Events planner

  6. Journalist

  7. SEO analyst

  8. PR executive

  9. Graphic Designer

  10. Audio producer 

If you have a rough idea of what kind of role you want to do - amazing! Next up is to think about how you’re going to set yourself up and get work. 

Here’s some websites where you can start to advertise yourself as a freelancer and get work: 

  1. Fiverr 

  2. Upwork 

  3. Freelancer 

  4. People Per Hour

  5. Guru 

Don’t forget that social media is a great place to advertise yourself as a freelancer! For example, you could set up a business profile on instagram, which would enable you to let people contact you, book you for work and get an idea of your work, all in one place! 

If you’re interested in joining some freelancer communities as well, to meet people, share experiences and get support, take a look at these groups and see if they take your fancy. 

  1. Leapers

  2. Pretty Little Marketers

  3. The Doers

  4. Being Freelance

  5. Southwood Social Hub

So, now you’ve got an idea of the freelance roles available, where you can start to advertise your work and some communities that welcome freelancers of all levels! 

Why not get started? Get your hustle on👀

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