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AKQA

Senior Designer - Freelance

San Francisco, CA

Create social-first deliverables for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, bringing strong brand ... Experience shooting stills and video, as well as editing and retouching, is an added bonus but not ...

AKQA

Senior Designer - Freelance

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Create social-first deliverables for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, bringing strong brand ... Experience shooting stills and video, as well as editing and retouching, is an added bonus but not ...

SHADOW

Video Editor (Contract)

New York, NY · On-site

$450 - $600/day

SHADOW is seeking a mid-level Social Video Editor to join us on a freelance contract basis and help turn raw footage into scroll-stopping content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and paid ...

tarte cosmetics

Freelance Graphic Designer

Design and execute engaging, on-brand content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc ... Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing (Premiere Pro or After Effects), and Canva or Figma is ...

WITHIN

Social Video Editor (Freelancer)

New York, NY · Remote

$23 - $53/hr

We're looking for a Social Video Editor to join our creative team, focusing on producing engaging ... Edit and deliver engaging short-form videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... TikTok, and Instagram Reels. This role can be based out of our New York City or San Francisco ... freelance contributors, and more. * Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... TikTok, and Instagram Reels. This role can be based out of our New York City or San Francisco ... freelance contributors, and more. * Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help ...

AKQA Media

$200 - $250/hr

This is a freelance role from ASAP through September 25, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS * Concept and ... Instagram, and Facebook * Bring an ACD-level point of view, elevating ideas and self-editing ...

Condé Nast

Staff Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... TikTok, and Instagram Reels. This role can be based out of our New York City or San Francisco ... freelance contributors, and more. * Proactively seek out interesting, diverse voices who can help ...

Dream Three

Short Form Video Editor

New York, NY · Remote

... TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. You'll turn long-form footage (interviews, BTS ... Freelance 1099 Contractor * Reports to: Social Media Manager and Podcast Coordinator * Senior ...

AKQA

ACD Copywriter - Freelance

San Francisco, CA · Remote

This is a freelance role from ASAP through September 25, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS * Concept and ... Instagram, and Facebook * Bring an ACD-level point of view, elevating ideas and self-editing ...

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How much do freelance instagram editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance instagram editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Instagram Editor vs Social Media Content Creator?

AspectFreelance Instagram EditorSocial Media Content Creator
CredentialsBasic video editing skills, social media knowledgeContent creation skills, creativity, basic editing
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance projects for clientsRemote or on-site, personal or client accounts
Employer/IndustryBrands, influencers, marketing agenciesBrands, influencers, personal brands
Search/Comparison IntentYesYes

Freelance Instagram Editors focus on editing existing content to enhance visual appeal, often working on specific projects for clients. Social Media Content Creators develop original content, including videos and images, to build their or others' online presence. While both roles require social media knowledge, editors emphasize post-production, whereas creators focus on content ideation and production.

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Freelance food writer

Embarcadero Media Foundation

Palo Alto, CA • On-site

$250/wk

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Produce food features, roundups, enterprise stories, profiles and Q&As.

  • Produce food blogs, such as restaurant openings and closings.

  • Keep an eye out for food stories while in the field and pitch relevant stories to the Food Editor.

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: