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Paula | Land it

Valencia, Spain

Being creative can be strategic ✨

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Fatima Zehra 🌙

Toronto, ON, Canada

🪄 Cultivating magic, one brand at a time.

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Ifeoma Ahuna

Dallas, TX, USA

✨ Making content FUN, easy, and sustainable again!

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Kristina Lopez

Florida, USA

Helping your business help people with words✍🏽🌟

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Barbiana Liu

New York, NY, USA

Transforming Ideas into Memorable Brands

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Myriam Phung

France

Need a designer? I'm a designer.

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Emily Becker

Chicago, IL, USA

Copy and Content with a Soul

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Mia Salas

Lawrence Township, NJ, USA

Social and Digital Media for Startups

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Amy Suto

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Book Ghostwriter + Developmental Editor

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Luka Baramishvili

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Frontend Developer

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Pradyumn Pandey

India

Video Editing & Thumbnail design for social media

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Olivia Kelliher

Nashville, TN, USA

Balancing creativity & entrepreneurship 🚀

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Quinn Foster

Lafayette, LA, USA

Impactful Journalist & Copy Editor to the Rescue

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Julia Sit

Toronto, ON, Canada

Graphic Designer for DTC brands

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EP Creative

Munich, Germany

Making Creators' Visions Come to Life.

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Joyce Giron

London, UK

Igniting the Joy of Brand Success!

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Pius Henry

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Digital Marketing Manager

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Téa Rae Designs

United States

Digital Content Hub - Websites, Graphics & Copy

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Samantha Taylor

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Social Strategist + Creative ✨

Common projects for Content Creators

Writing and managing blog posts for a company website.

Creating engaging content for social media platforms.

Developing an email marketing campaign including newsletters and promotional emails.

Creating visual content such as infographics and branded images.

Writing SEO-optimized product descriptions for e-commerce websites.

Developing a content strategy to drive engagement and leads.

Tips for working with and hiring Content Creators

Define your content needs

Prior to hiring a freelance content creator, ensure you have a clear understanding of the type of content you require. This could range from blog posts, social media posts, newsletters, graphic designs, to videos or multimedia assets.

Check their content portfolio

Spend some time reviewing the content creator's past works. This will give you an idea of their writing style, understanding of different industries, and their ability to create engaging content.

Understand their skill set

A good content creator should have strong research skills, excellent writing abilities, and a good understanding of SEO. They should also be familiar with content creation tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and content management systems.

Maintain open communication

To ensure a successful project, keep the lines of communication open. Provide clear feedback and be open to their creative ideas. Regularly check in on the project's progress and always communicate through Contra to maintain a record of your correspondences.

How to hire Content Creators

Define your content needs

Understand the type of content you need for your business. Whether it's blog posts, social media content, or email marketing, having a clear idea will help you find the right content creator.

Post a detailed job

When posting a job on Contra, include as much detail as possible. This includes the type of content, the tone of voice, the target audience, and any specific topics or themes to be covered.

Review applications

Review the applications and check their content portfolio. Look for a content creator who has experience in your industry and has a writing style that matches your brand's voice.

Conduct interviews

Interview potential candidates to understand their content creation process and how they handle revisions and feedback. This is also a good time to discuss the project timeline and payment terms.

Hire and collaborate

Once you have found the right content creator, hire them on Contra and start collaborating. Use Contra's platform to manage contracts, payments, and communications.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Content Creators

1. Can you share some examples of the content you have created in the past?

2. How do you ensure the content you create aligns with the client's brand voice and target audience?

3. What tools and platforms are you familiar with for content creation and management?

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UX Research Consulting Firm

I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.


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Stan
Creator Store

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Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A freelance content creator develops a variety of content types clients need to market their products or services. This could range from writing blog posts, social media captions, newsletters to creating graphic designs, videos, or multimedia assets.

A freelance content creator develops a variety of content types clients need to market their products or services. This could range from writing blog posts, social media captions, newsletters to creating graphic designs, videos, or multimedia assets.

Hiring a content creator on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent with a diverse range of skills. You can review their portfolio, collaborate effectively, and handle contracts and payments all in one place, with the added benefit of no commission fees.

You can post a job with your project requirements on Contra. Content creators who match your requirements can apply for the job. You can also browse profiles of content creators and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Projects that require content creator skills often include the creation of blog posts, social media content, newsletters, marketing collateral, product descriptions, and more. Any project that requires creative and engaging written or visual content can benefit from a content creator's skills.

The cost of hiring a content creator on Contra can vary based on their level of experience, the complexity of the project, and the project duration. The cost usually ranges from $25 to $150 per hour.

A content strategy is a plan for creating, publishing, and managing useful and engaging content. A content creator can help develop a content strategy by understanding your business goals, identifying the target audience, and creating content that appeals to that audience while promoting your brand.

Freelance content creators are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra.

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