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Game Seven

Manager of Freelance Recruiting

New York, NY

$85K - $100K/yr

Clients include Hennessey, Nike, Jordan, Spotify, Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Timberland ... The Role Game Seven is seeking a full-time Freelance Recruiting Manager to identify, recruit, and ...

Game Seven

Manager of Freelance Recruiting

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Clients include Hennessey, Nike, Jordan, Spotify, Meta, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, Timberland ... The Role Game Seven is seeking a full-time Freelance Recruiting Manager to identify, recruit, and ...

tarte cosmetics

Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer - Remote tarte is seeking a creative, trend-savvy freelance graphic ... Design and execute engaging, on-brand content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc ...

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How much do freelance instagram jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance instagram 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 a Freelance Instagram job?

A Freelance Instagram job involves managing Instagram-related tasks for clients on a contract or project basis. This can include content creation, social media strategy, engagement, analytics tracking, and ad management. Freelancers may work with brands, influencers, or businesses to grow their presence and reach on Instagram. They typically set their own rates, schedules, and client agreements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Instagram position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Freelance Instagram professional, you need expertise in social media strategy, content creation (both photography and videography), and a deep understanding of Instagram's algorithms and trends. Familiarity with scheduling tools like Later or Hootsuite, analytics platforms, and sometimes certifications in digital marketing are highly valuable. Strong soft skills include creativity, adaptability, self-motivation, and effective communication with clients. These abilities are vital for building a compelling online presence, engaging audiences, and delivering successful results to clients in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

What are some common challenges faced by Freelance Instagram professionals, and how can they be managed?

Freelance Instagram professionals often face challenges such as keeping up with constantly changing algorithm updates, staying ahead of visual and engagement trends, and balancing multiple client accounts with varied content styles. Managing client expectations and meeting content deadlines can also be demanding, especially during peak seasons or campaign launches. To navigate these challenges, it’s helpful to maintain a consistent workflow, invest time in ongoing learning, and utilize planning tools to organize content and collaborations. Building strong client relationships and clear communication can also contribute to smoother project management and long-term success in this dynamic field.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Instagram job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 24% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.
Freelance food writer

Freelance food writer

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$250/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 15 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.

Requirements: