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Kiswe

Video Operations Engineer - Freelancer

Summit, NJ · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Job Summary: We're hiring freelance Video Operations Engineers at Kiswe. This is your chance to ... Diligently monitor games and other partner events with critical attention to detail * Follow ...

Game Seven

Manager of Freelance Recruiting

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

The Role Game Seven is seeking a full-time Freelance Recruiting Manager to identify, recruit, and ... video production, experiential, and emerging skill sets * Own and evolve a structured freelance ...

Utopic

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Game Producer (contract)

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$26 - $41/hr

By building a live service mobile game and portfolio of collectible toys, we aim to popularize a ... Manage external relationships, including freelance artists, animators, and external development ...

Game Seven

Freelance Experiential Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$1.7K - $2.0K/wk

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential ... Availability to work a hybrid schedule, 3 days/week in office The pay range for the freelance ...

Game Seven

Freelance Experiential Producer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$1.7K - $2.0K/wk

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential ... Availability to work a hybrid schedule, 3 days/week in office The pay range for the freelance ...

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Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience. * The ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks. * Take quality notes, document work, and ...

Fox

Freelance Producer

New York, NY

$135K - $137K/yr

The Freelance Producer will utilize their strong editorial judgement to help execute compelling ... Build video and graphic elements as needed WHAT YOU WILL NEED * Bachelor's degree preferred, or ...

Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA

$20/hr

Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience. * The ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks. * Take quality notes, document work, and ...

mxdwn

Games Writers

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $29.25/hr

... and video game news? We're looking for writers for our sister site mxdwn Games. If your world is knowing what's going on with games on all platforms, we have a place for you. Contact us at ray@mxdwn ...

Mxdwn

Games Writers

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $29.25/hr

... video game news? We're looking for writers for our sister site mxdwn Games. If your world is knowing what's going on with games on all platforms, we have a place for you. Contact us at [email ...

Collider

Gaming Writer

$21.75 - $28/hr

This is a paid freelance, remote position. Collider is the leading source for impactful ... Passion for video games, entertainment, and digital storytelling * Familiarity with SEO and CMS ...

Game Seven

Freelance Experiential Producer

New York, NY · Hybrid

$1.7K - $2.0K/wk

Availability to work a hybrid schedule, 3 days/week in office The pay range for the freelance position is $1,750 - $2,000 / week. The pay range for a full time position is $82,000 - $95,000

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How much do freelance video game jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance video game in the United States is $18.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance Video Game job?

A Freelance Video Game job involves working independently on various aspects of video game development, such as programming, design, art, writing, or testing. Freelancers take on short-term or project-based contracts from game studios, indie developers, or clients in need of specific game-related services. This type of work offers flexibility in choosing projects, setting rates, and working remotely. However, it also requires strong self-discipline, networking skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

What are some of the main challenges freelance video game developers face, and how can they overcome them?

Freelance video game developers often encounter challenges such as finding consistent work, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and staying updated with rapidly evolving technologies. To overcome these, building a strong online portfolio and networking within industry communities can help attract clients, while effective time management and clear communication are crucial for meeting project deadlines. Additionally, staying current with new tools and techniques through online courses or industry events can boost your competitiveness. Freelancers may also need to handle their own contracts, invoicing, and client expectations, making organizational skills and professionalism essential for long-term success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Freelance Video Game position, and why are they important?

To succeed as a Freelance Video Game Developer, you need strong skills in programming, game design, and a solid portfolio demonstrating completed projects. Experience with industry-standard engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, familiarity with source control systems, and relevant certifications can be advantageous. Excellent self-management, communication, and client relationship skills set top freelancers apart. These abilities allow you to efficiently deliver high-quality games, collaborate remotely, and maintain a steady flow of contracts in the competitive gaming industry.

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Video Operations Engineer - Freelancer

Video Operations Engineer - Freelancer

Kiswe

Summit, NJ • On-site

$40 - $50/hr

Contractor

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
We're hiring freelance Video Operations Engineers at Kiswe. This is your chance to work with and help lead a company that is defining the future of direct to consumer digital solutions. This is an incredible team of people that strive to delight our customers with innovations that transform their business and their customers' experience.
This is a freelance role paid between $40 - $50 per hour, with the expectation of working between 4 to 15 hours each week. This role is open to remote work for US candidates, and will interact with our partners and team members across all time zones. Please note, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Description:
The freelance Video Operations Engineer is responsible for first level technical support of all aspects of production and execution for our customer events within the general Kiswe cloud environment. These events include event monitoring, customer/partner production support, content distribution and validation, as well as overall livestream and technical troubleshooting.
We are looking for candidates with a technical interest in broadcast and video production, with an emphasis on livestream / remote media productions. You must be comfortable working with customers under tight and critical timelines and possess a basic technical understanding of livestream execution. This freelancer will work alongside the Kiswe Technical Operations team to flawlessly deliver successful events for our partners on a nightly basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Able to regularly support night and weekend events across various US time zones
  • Diligently monitor games and other partner events with critical attention to detail
  • Follow instructions, referencing documentation, prudently troubleshooting as needed and escalating with questions or concerns
  • Communicate in a professional manner with other team members in formal and informal manners (including video calls, Slack, email)
  • No travel required

Required Qualifications:
  • Exposure to the technical aspects of broadcast operations, production, or video production deployment
  • Familiarity with key media protocols, including SRT, RTMP, and HLS
  • High level understanding of livestream issues and troubleshooting methods (framerate discrepancies, dropped packets, artifacting, etc.)
  • Demonstrated history of problem solving abilities during live events or facing tight deadlines

Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience delivering live video streams via SRT using servers such as Wowza, Nimble or Haivision
  • Experience using Content Media Systems (CMS) to manage VOD and archive content
  • Experience working in or an interest in sports (pro, semi-pro, leagues, and college)
  • Experience with video capabilities such as captioning (SRT / WebVTT / TTML) and dynamic advertising (DAI)
  • Experience with content distribution using HLS / DASH, DRM (Widevine, Fairplay, PlayReady, DRM Servers), and CDN's

About Us:
Kiswe powers interactive digital experiences that allow artists, creators, sports teams, leagues, and more to form deep relationships with their fans through innovative cloud technology. Kiswe's suite of products and services empowers content owners to produce, distribute, and monetize immersive digital events all while maintaining control of their brand. Kiswe is a global company with +80 team members that is headquartered in New Jersey, USA with additional offices in Hasselt, Belgium and Seoul, Korea. We are a global team that serves a global audience.
At Kiswe, we believe diversity is a core value and hire people of all different backgrounds, experiences, and situations. Our team thrives on a culture that embraces everyone being their authentic and best selves, and accordingly, are committed to identifying and dismantling inequalities that impede team members, partners, customers, and stakeholders with whom we work.
Kiswe is an Equal Opportunity Employer that hires talented people that are committed to excellence, and provides equal employment without regard to gender, marital status, identity, race, citizenship, ancestry, age, religion, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and personal responsibilities outside of work.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Kiswe does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or third parties at this time. Any unsolicited resume sent to Kiswe will be considered Kiswe property, and Kiswe will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.

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