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Omnicom

Senior Finance Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

... as retainer burn and deliverables tracking across multiple workstreams - Assist in managing and tracking client staffing budgets across disciplines - Assist in reviewing and approving freelance ...

Momentum Worldwide

Senior Finance Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$95 - $110/hr

... as retainer burn and deliverables tracking across multiple workstreams- Assist in managing and tracking client staffing budgets across disciplines- Assist in reviewing and approving freelance ...

Omnicom

Senior Finance Manager

New York, NY · Hybrid

$95K - $110K/yr

... as retainer burn and deliverables tracking across multiple workstreams - Assist in managing and tracking client staffing budgets across disciplines - Assist in reviewing and approving freelance ...

Barrington James

Medical Science Liaison

Raleigh, NC · On-site

This is a flexible, freelance/contractor engagement rather than a traditional employed role ... retainer averaged across expected hours. * Travel and expenses (flights, hotels, ground transport ...

Keeper Tax Inc.

Tax Content Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$40 - $80/hr

During the contract period, you'll be paid a competitive hourly or monthly retainer commensurate ... freelance, r/tax), Twitter/X, and other communities where our users ask questions Dispense ...

Socket.dev

Manager, Retail Consultancy

Rogers, AR · On-site

$75 - $98/hr

... retainer clients) * Manage client approval process * Measure post-promotion results using agency ... We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary ...

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1000heads

Temp to Perm Account Director

New York, NY · On-site +1

$9.5K - $11K/mo

The Temp to Perm Account Director will be responsible for leading retainer clients, campaign ... Freelancers can work remotely anywhere in the continental United States (but may have to be ...

1000heads

Temp to Perm Account Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$9.5K - $11K/mo

The Temp to Perm Account Director will be responsible for leading retainer clients, campaign ... Freelancers can work remotely anywhere in the continental United States (but may have to be ...

1000heads

Temp to Perm Account Director

New York, NY · On-site

$9.5K - $11K/mo

The Temp to Perm Account Director will be responsible for leading retainer clients, campaign ... Freelancers can work remotely anywhere in the continental United States (but may have to be ...

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How much do freelance retainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 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 specified amount of work or availability. This arrangement provides ongoing access to the freelancer's services and ensures priority scheduling, often used for tasks like consulting, content creation, or design projects.
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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 56% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 61% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 36% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Contract Opinion & Features Editor

Trellis Group Inc.

Oakland, CA • On-site

$4.0K - $5.0K/mo

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Job description

Location: Remote (United States)
Engagement Type: Independent contractor (freelance), part-time (approx. 65-70 hours per month).
Term: Initial three-month engagement with the option to renew by mutual agreement.
Compensation: Monthly retainer of $4,000 to $5,000, depending on experience. As an independent contractor, you'll invoice for your work, be responsible for your own taxes and insurance, and won't be eligible for employee benefits.
Shape the Stories Driving a More Sustainable Future
Trellis brings together the people, ideas and organizations driving the transition to a more sustainable economy. From Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we use trusted journalism, industry-leading events and executive peer networks to help organizations build relationships, exchange ideas and turn insight into action.
We're looking for an experienced freelance editor to help produce the stories that matter most to sustainability leaders. You'll publish high-impact opinion pieces by recruiting, commissioning and editing thought leaders in academia, nonprofits, policy and the private sector. You'll also work with our talented in-house writers to sharpen ideas, strengthen reporting and turn ambitious drafts into compelling, publication-ready journalism.
About the Engagement
As Opinion & Features Editor, you'll provide ongoing editorial support on a recurring, part-time basis. Responsibilities include:
  • Commission, edit and produce 8-12 opinion pieces monthly from our existing roster of sustainability thought leaders.
  • Identify and add new high-value contributors to our roster.
  • Edit feature stories from our two staff writers, likely one story per writer per month.
  • Attend meetings with the editorial team as required, likely at least once weekly.
  • Serve as a back-up editor and producer in the event of staff absences for Trellis Briefing, our email newsletter that goes out Monday through Thursday.

You decide how, when and where you complete the work, subject to mutually agreed deadlines and editorial standards, and you're free to work with other clients. The engagement will average approximately 65-70 hours per month and is open to editors located anywhere in the United States.
Qualifications
Required
  • 5+ years editing experience at a respected media organization.
  • Experience commissioning and managing freelance contributors.
  • Excellent editorial judgment across accuracy, sourcing, structure and voice.
  • Passion for working with subject-matter experts, most of whom are not trained writers, to create high-impact copy.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and consistently deliver high-quality work on agreed timelines.
Preferred
  • Knowledge of issues, companies and individuals in sustainability, climate, ESG, clean energy or related industries.
  • Business journalism experience.
Application Process
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please:
  1. Share your resume.
  2. Suggest three thought leaders you would seek to add to Trellis' roster of contributors, should you be appointed to this role. For each potential new contributor, explain why they would elevate Trellis' editorial output. (We are not looking for journalists; suitable contributors are well-placed experts from companies, academia, nonprofits, policy and other areas.)

After review of these materials, a subset of applicants will be asked to complete a short editing test and join an interview.

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