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Freelance Producer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$127K - $129K/yr

Barstool Sports is seeking a Freelance Producer focused on a multitude of Chicago based brands. The ... Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December * Monthly ...

... 401k Summer Fridays ClassPass membership Paid Professional Development Opportunities A fast-paced, high energy & dog friendly office space in Downtown San Diego with snacks and coffee Company-Paid ...

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Our growing Paid Media team has an immediate opening for a Paid Media Strategist (Freelance) to ... Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays * Additional ...

Our growing Paid Media team has an immediate opening for a Paid Media Strategist (Freelance) to ... Paid holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, Vacation), and Summer Fridays * Additional ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance summer 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 Summer?

A Freelance Summer job is a short-term, project-based role that individuals take on during the summer months. These jobs offer flexibility in work hours and location, allowing freelancers to take on multiple gigs across various industries such as writing, graphic design, tutoring, or marketing. They are ideal for students, professionals looking for seasonal work, or anyone wanting to gain experience and earn extra income. Typically, freelancers find work through online platforms, networking, or direct client outreach.

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As a Freelance Summer, you may take on a variety of short-term or project-based roles, such as tutoring students, providing creative services, assisting with summer camps, or supporting local businesses with temporary needs. Your assignments largely depend on your skill set and the demand in your area, and can range from in-person work to remote opportunities. The role offers flexibility to choose projects that align with your interests and schedule, making it ideal for students or professionals seeking seasonal variety. Collaborating effectively with different clients or teams is often key, as projects can involve working independently or coordinating with others to meet project objectives.

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To thrive as a freelance summer, you typically need a mix of subject-matter expertise related to summer seasonal work—such as tutoring, lifeguarding, or camp counseling—along with strong self-management and communication skills. Familiarity with invoicing tools, remote collaboration platforms, and contract management systems can be beneficial, depending on the specific freelancing niche. Reliability, initiative, and adaptability set successful freelance professionals apart, as they often work independently and manage multiple clients or projects. These abilities ensure freelancers can effectively market themselves, deliver quality work within set timelines, and build lasting professional relationships over the summer months.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Summer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 37% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Freelance Producer

Chicago, IL • On-site

$127K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Barstool Sports is seeking a Freelance Producer focused on a multitude of Chicago based brands. The ideal candidate will be hands-on at every step of the production process for multiple concurrent projects. This role relies on proficiency in editing with Adobe Premiere, technical skills shooting with Sony cameras, and a keen eye for detail. You must be able to work on-site in Chicago, open to working nights and weekends, and provide a reel or portfolio of work.
What You'll Do
  • Responsible for pre & post-production as well as the delivery of a multitude of shows, videos, podcasts, and social clips
  • Work on various types of productions ranging from podcasts, studio shows, run-and-gun content, vlogs, interviews, Man/Women on the street, and more.
  • Work directly with other production staff in the Chicago office

What You Have:
  • Minimum 3+ years experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Chicago based content such as, but not limited to, Barstool Chicago, The Yak, Chef & Donny Cooking Content
  • Strong experience shooting & editing content for digital platforms.
  • The ability to craft a compelling narrative that aligns with our brand ethos.
  • Knowledge about Barstool Sports and our content.
  • Sense of urgency and knowledge of production timelines
  • Background in shooting
  • Organizational and collaborative skills, as well as an ability to prioritize, are a must.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility to travel for shoots and productions, as needed.
  • An up-to-date production reel showcasing your work.

FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY - NOT BENEFIT ELIGIBLE
Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.
Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
  • A 4% 401(k) employer match
  • Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
  • Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
  • Financial wellness benefits through Origin
  • A monthly stipend for UberEats

What We Value
  • Rep the brand as best you can
  • We have lots of different brains, be open to them
  • Never change who you are, that's who we hired
  • Find the solution, don't be the problem
  • Don't be afraid to try something new
  • Common Sense. Use it.
  • Be there for your audience
  • Always think about how you can help

Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.