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Freelance: Nuke - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

$64.75 - $73/hr

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... year production experience with Nuke in commercials, TV, and/or film projects * A solid reel ...

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... year production experience with Nuke in commercials, TV, and/or film projects * A solid reel ...

Freelance Academic Writers

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

With a multitude of world-class writers, we empower our customers to attain academic success abroad ... year of experience with academic writing Strong proofreading skills Positive attitude and ...

Freelance Academic Writers

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

With a multitude of world-class writers, we empower our customers to attain academic success abroad ... year of experience with academic writing Strong proofreading skills Positive attitude and ...

Freelance: Nuke - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... year production experience with Nuke in commercials, TV, and/or film projects * A solid reel ...

Freelance: CG - New York

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$600 - $900/day

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... PfTrack or 3DEqualizer experience a plus New York Employees Pay Range: Juniors (<1 year - 3 years ...

If you are a freelancer who would be interested in being kept on our books for future freelancing ... PfTrack or 3DEqualizer experience a plus California Employees Pay Range: Juniors (<1 year - 3 years ...

Freelance Viz Operator

New York, NY

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

The Freelance Viz Operator will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production ... Knowledge of the Viz Trio system and 1 year of experience working with Viz in a live control room

Freelance Viz Operator

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

The Freelance Viz Operator will work directly with the technical staff to satisfy production ... Knowledge of the Viz Trio system and 1 year of experience working with Viz in a live control room

Freelance Information Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$68.75 - $77.75/hr

... team for a 1-year engagement. You will work closely with key members of the organization throughout the election cycle to research, prepare, and provide well-sourced, detailed information that ...

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance a year in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance A Year vs Content Writer?

AspectFreelance A YearContent Writer
CredentialsNone required, but portfolio helpfulTypically a degree in English, Journalism, or related field
Work EnvironmentRemote or client sites, flexible hoursPrimarily remote, deadline-driven
Employer/Industry UsageFreelance clients, agencies, startupsMedia outlets, marketing agencies, companies

Freelance A Year involves working independently on various projects with flexible schedules, often without formal credentials. Content Writers focus on creating written content, usually requiring specific writing skills and sometimes formal education. Both roles are common in digital marketing and media industries, but Freelance A Year offers more variety and flexibility, while Content Writers often work on specific content creation tasks.

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Infographic showing various Freelance A Year job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Freelance food writer

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$250/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Description:

Opening: Embarcadero Media Freelance Reporter – Food
Department: Editorial, Foodist – appears in Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice, Redwood City Pulse
Reports To: Adrienne Mitchel / Food Editor
Location: Remote
Date: 3/3/25

About Us

Embarcadero Media Foundation is a nonprofit journalism group with three printed weekly newspapers, seven hyperlocal news websites and six email newsletters that serve a population of more than 500,000 people on the MidPeninsula and the East Bay’s Tri-Valley. We are looking for a motivated and passionate freelance reporter to join our food branch, The Peninsula Foodist, to inform, inspire and entertain our readers and the foodies of the Peninsula.

Articles for Peninsula Foodist appear on four websites – Palo Alto Online, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice and Redwood City Pulse – and may also appear in two print newspapers – Palo Alto Weekly and The Almanac. Peninsula Foodist has its own Instagram account, @peninsulafoodist, and weekly newsletter.

Job Summary

The Food Freelancer will be responsible for producing food features (generally 800-1,200 words) and food blogs (generally 300-600 words). The ideal candidate will possess excellent interviewing, writing and storytelling skills and have a passion for food. The Food Freelancer will be working closely with the Food Editor and the Features Editor at Embarcadero Media.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce food features, roundups, enterprise stories, profiles and Q&As. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Produce food blogs, such as restaurant openings and closings. Deadlines are flexible as long as you communicate your timeline with the Food Editor.
  • Keep an eye out for food stories while in the field and pitch relevant stories to the Food Editor
  • While the Food Freelancer is not responsible for taking photos on the scene, they are responsible for communicating with the source about a time for a photographer to come by and/or to request courtesy images from the source

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in journalism or related field
  • 1 year of experience reporting professionally
  • Knowledge of the Peninsula’s food scene (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, excluding San Jose)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience reporting on food and/or working in the food industry
  • Being a foodie!

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communication and written skills
  • Ability to interview, craft a story and write in AP style

Working Conditions

  • Flexible hours – produce at least 1 feature or 1 set of three blogs per month
  • Remote
  • May have to drive to meet sources and conduct interviews

Compensation

  • $200 for a feature
  • $250 for three blogs

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three clips via the application form. Freelance reporter applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. For details, contact amitchel@embarcaderopublishing.com.

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