As someone who compiles a long list of freelance opportunities weekly, I know just how time-consuming it is to search for your next client. But what’s more overwhelming is figuring out where to start. How do you look for freelance opportunities? What job boards are really worth your time?
I’m sharing a few of my favorite job boards for freelancers. You don’t have to sign up for their platforms to use them, and they may help you find what you need.
1. Qwoted
You may know Qwoted for its phenomenal source connections, but did you know that Qwoted also offers a free job board? Sort through publication and location or search for the type of job you want! You’ll find a lot of remote roles, editorial opportunities, and journalism jobs.
2. Freelancing Females
Don’t overlook the Freelancing Females job board! It is a small but mighty list of freelance opportunities that you can sort through by industry, type of work, rate, job type, and experience level. I see a lot of freelance opportunities listed here that I don’t see elsewhere! If you’re a virtual assistant, marketer, graphic designer, or writer, I’d definitely bookmark this page!
3. Best Writing Jobs
Since Best Writing Jobs launched in 2020, it’s become a haven for full-time and contract opportunities for professional writers. In addition to its job board, Best Writing Jobs offers a free newsletter and a feed of freelance writing jobs.
4. Peak Freelance
Peak Freelance is ideal for looking for freelance writing and editing opportunities. The job board tends to be updated throughout the week. If you’re another kind of freelance professional, I’d look elsewhere.
5. Superpath
Superpath’s job board is very similar to Peak Freelance’s. However, Superpath posts more than writing opportunities. You’ll find opportunities for virtual assistants, marketers, managers, strategists, video editors, and social media professionals here.
6. Freelance Writing Jobs
Freelance Writing Jobs has been around for a long time. True to the name, FWJ only includes opportunities for writers. FWJ updates its list every weekday, so check it frequently.
7. Journalism Jobs
Journalism Jobs offers a combination of freelance and full-time jobs in print, digital media, and broadcasting. Filter the jobs to show freelance opportunities and start scrolling!
8. Mediabistro
Mediabistro mostly promotes full-time jobs, but they’ll have freelance opportunities available too. I’ve found it to be a helpful resource when looking for publishing opportunities.
9. LinkedIn Jobs
There are many amazing freelance opportunities posted on LinkedIn. They’re pretty easy to find but keep in mind that many of these won’t include pay transparency upfront. Be wary of unpaid volunteer positions that pop up in the feed.
Optimize your LinkedIn profile so you attract the types of opportunities you want.
10. LinkedIn and Twitter posts
You’ll never see many freelance opportunities (from small and big brands alike) on a job board. That’s because recruiters, hiring managers, editors, and creators will post on social media and quickly fill those positions.
It takes a little elbow grease to find these opportunities. I break down how you can find these freelance opportunities on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Slack on Pollen. I also share my best advice on how to create your own opportunities.
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Kaitlyn Arford 