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Freelance Project Manager

New York, NY · On-site

We are looking for a Freelance Project Manager to join our team and work across key accounts ... Detail oriented and takes responsibility for fulfilling all components of the project/retainer ...

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Freelance Project Manager

New York, NY · Remote

We are looking for a Freelance Project Manager to join our team and work across key accounts ... Detail oriented and takes responsibility for fulfilling all components of the project/retainer ...

We Are Social

Freelance Project Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

We are looking for a Freelance Project Manager to join our team and work across key accounts ... Detail oriented and takes responsibility for fulfilling all components of the project/retainer ...

Method Co.

Growth Marketing Lead

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

$10K - $100K/mo

This is a senior-level freelance or fractional opportunity for an experienced marketer who ... Hourly or monthly retainer based on experience * Opportunity for performance-based incentives tied ...

OGeez! Brands

Fractional Creative Director

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

Ability to manage or collaborate with freelancers, small creative teams, or agencies. * Strong ... Competitive retainer or hourly fee structure commensurate with experience and scope of engagement.

OGeez! Brands

Fractional Creative Director

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

Ability to manage or collaborate with freelancers, small creative teams, or agencies. * Strong ... Competitive retainer or hourly fee structure commensurate with experience and scope of engagement.

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance retainer 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 Retainer vs Freelance Consultant?

AspectFreelance RetainerFreelance Consultant
CredentialsVaries by industry, often no formal certification requiredOften requires specialized certifications or expertise
Work EnvironmentOngoing, long-term projects with consistent workProject-based, short-term engagements for specific advice
Employer UsageBusinesses seeking continuous support or servicesOrganizations needing expert advice or strategic input

Freelance retainers involve ongoing, long-term work agreements with clients, providing continuous support. Freelance consultants typically work on specific projects, offering expert advice for a limited period. The main difference lies in the scope and duration of work, with retainers emphasizing ongoing relationships and consultants focusing on project-based engagements.

How does a freelance retainer work?

A freelance retainer involves a client paying a freelancer a set fee regularly, such as monthly, in exchange for a guaranteed amount of work or availability. This arrangement provides consistent income for the freelancer and prioritized service for the client, often used for ongoing projects or support. Freelancers typically outline scope, deliverables, and payment terms in a contract to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Retainer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Freelance Project Manager

We Are Social

New York, NY • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Freelance Project Manager to join our team and work across key accounts - bringing with them extensive experience in delivering varied types of program deliverables and content for distribution across digital and social, with an enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Taking ownership of projects and see them through to completion
  • Managing work across various channels, including social and editorial content, influencer work, events, video etc.
  • Creating timelines, booking and managing resources and ensuring that agency resources are used efficiently
  • Scoping jobs and writing statements of work
  • Managing budgets and reconciling each phase of the job
  • Ensuring all work is signed off at the right stages, by the right people; both internal sign-off, and client approvals
  • Ensure that all project team members also complete their timesheets in a timely fashion, ensuring accurate project actuals
  • Track account health. This includes monitoring project progress, burn rate, budget management, third party and freelance team management and developing plans to course correct the team as needed.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in project management or a related field, with a focus on operations, team management and project planning.
  • Experience with a wide variety of marketing and content deliverable types
  • Familiar with agency turn-around times and ways of working, good understanding of the dynamics of agency processes, and enjoy the pace and challenges this brings
  • Proactive and good at foreseeing problems, with the ability to mitigate issues as soon as they are identified, propose creative solutions, and know when to escalate issues
  • Detail oriented and takes responsibility for fulfilling all components of the project/retainer deliverables
  • Confident and positive with a 'can-do' attitude
  • Extremely strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Organized with good attention to detail
  • Strong understanding and experience in managing project financials
  • Highly proficient with Google Suite (Gmail, Doc, Slides, Sheets, Drive, Meet, Chat, Gemini) and Slack. Baseline knowledge of Asana and other PM and A.I. tools and functions. Added plus: Knowledge of Workbook

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