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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Freelance Art Director - Part-time, Contract About Kinn Kinn is a modern heirloom fine jewelry ... Reporting to: Head of Brand * Compensation: Commensurate with experience

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The Dapifer

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New York, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

THE DAPIFER is seeking freelance journalists, editors, essayists, and writers to create original ... We are looking for original reporting and strong writers for intelligent and thought provoking ...

Charlotte Tilbury

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Dallas, TX · On-site

As a Freelance Part-Time member of the Charlotte Tilbury team, you will embody the spirit of the ... Provide administrative support as needed, including inventory management and sales reporting.

Always Lancaster

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Lancaster, PA

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As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance reporting 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.

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Freelance reporting is when journalists work independently rather than being employed full-time by a single news organization. Freelance reporters pitch story ideas to various publications, conduct research, and write articles on a contract or per-piece basis. This career offers flexibility and the ability to cover a wide range of topics but also requires self-motivation and strong networking skills to secure assignments. Freelance reporters are responsible for managing their workload, deadlines, and sometimes even their own expenses.

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Freelance reporters often juggle several assignments at once, each with its own deadline and client expectations. Effective time management and organization are crucial—many use digital calendars, task management apps, and clear communication to keep track of deliverables. It’s common to prioritize urgent or high-paying assignments, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate breaking news or last-minute changes. Regular updates to clients, setting realistic timelines, and building a reliable workflow help freelancers meet deadlines and maintain strong professional relationships.

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CredentialsRelevant journalism or reporting experience, sometimes journalism degreesSimilar credentials, often journalism degrees or experience in reporting
Work EnvironmentOften on-site, covering news events or investigationsCan be on-site or remote, producing news stories or articles
Employer/Industry UsageUsed by news outlets, media companies, online platformsUsed by media outlets, online publications, freelance platforms

Freelance Reporting and Freelance Journalism share similar credentials and work environments, often overlapping in industry usage. The main difference lies in scope: Freelance Reporting typically focuses on gathering and delivering news stories, while Freelance Journalism may include broader storytelling, feature articles, and investigative work. Both roles require strong writing skills and industry knowledge, making them closely related career paths in the media industry.

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Freelance Art Director

Freelance Art Director

Kinn

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Freelance Art Director - Part-time, Contract
About Kinn Kinn is a modern heirloom fine jewelry brand. For the past seven years we've brought storytelling and personal meaning back into the jewelry people wear every day - celebrating a woman's many moments lived. We're a small, founder-led brand team that cares deeply about taste, craft, and how the brand shows up in the world.
The Role
We're looking for a freelance Art Director to join our Brand team on a part-time contract basis, starting as coverage during a team member's leave (roughly 1-2 months).
This is a hybrid creative role. You'll lead art direction and on-set production for our campaigns and help shape how the brand comes alive on social. We're not looking for someone purely executional - we want a creative partner who brings fully formed ideas, anticipates rather than waits to be briefed, and has a point of view on how brand translates into content.
You'll work closely with our Head of Brand and Founder, and ideally you're someone who's as comfortable directing a shoot as you are thinking about how that campaign lives across the grid.
What you'll do
Art Direction & Production
  • Concept and lead visual direction for campaigns, product launches, and digital activations
  • Build moodboards, references, shot lists, and visual treatments
  • Direct photo and video shoots on set - lighting, composition, styling, props
  • Manage shoot logistics: call sheets, scheduling, file prep, vendor coordination
  • Guide post-production: selects, editing notes, pacing, and final visual polish

Social & Content Direction
  • Lead the creative direction of how the brand shows up on social
  • Help shape how campaigns are conceived for social - not just adapted to it afterward
  • Partner with our social team to elevate content beyond "posting on the grid" into intentional, brand-right storytelling
  • Bring strategic input on how brand and social work together

You might be a fit if you
  • Have proven experience art-directing photo and video shoots, ideally in fashion, beauty, jewelry, or a premium lifestyle brand
  • Are genuinely passionate about social - how brand comes alive there and how to art-direct properly across the channel
  • Bring strong taste and judgment, and can protect the brand while moving fast
  • Are a self-starter who sees around corners and creates momentum
  • Can be on set and in our office as needed

Details
  • Type: Freelance / Contract, part-time
  • Hours: ~20-30 hours/week (flexes with production schedule)
  • Duration: ~1-2 months coverage, with potential to extend
  • Location: Hybrid - minimum 1-2 days/week in office, plus on-set days as needed
  • Reporting to: Head of Brand
  • Compensation: Commensurate with experience

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