[Hidden-tech] where to look for creative freelancer gig postings
Aaron E-J
the at otherrealm.org
Fri Sep 2 15:20:00 UTC 2022
If you are looking for film/video jobs, there are quite a few Facebook
groups that have active postings. Most of it I think is for film crews,
logistics, actors, producers, ex., though.
Aaron E-J
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On 2022-09-01 8:59 PM, Donald M Stevens via Hidden-discuss wrote:
>
> Good Evening, Denise, Val & all,
>
> It is difficult to get started or even survive as an entrepreneur….
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> It can be very challenging, disappointing, down right crushing at times…
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> However, isn’t that why we do it? Don’t we all know that we are
> really, really good at something, reasonably priced, good value….. but
> it seems no one knows about us?
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> I have worked for folks, worked for myself, began businesses, took
> businesses over, been laid off, fired, quit…..etc…..
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> But I know I am a “Serial Entrepreneur” ….
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> My two cents is/are
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> If you love what you do, keep doing it, find a way, try something
> different, let people know what you can do, donate some of your talent
> where it might be noticed by paying customers, network, etc…
>
> And in the words of Jimmy V
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> “don’t give up, don’t ever give up!!!!”
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> *From:* Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> *On Behalf Of *Denise Batalha via Hidden-discuss
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 1, 2022 10:28 AM
> *To:* Shel Horowitz <shel at principledprofit.com>
> *Cc:* Hidden-Tech Listserv <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Hidden-tech] where to look for creative freelancer gig
> postings
>
> I'm speaking from my own experience and it's not exactly positive, so
> I'm prefacing with that in case people are in the mood to "flame",
> since the internet has become just so toxic as of late.
>
> I've been trying to get (more) work for so many years. Keep in mind,
> should you be any sort of creative (I'm a graphic designer, primarily,
> but more of a "jack of all trades" kind of digital creator, so to
> speak), freelancing could possibly hurt your chances of finding work
> in a company, should freelancing be your "supplemental", or in my case
> a way of gaining experience whilst sharpening/updating your skills.
> Too many companies seek someone who has worked in a design house, as
> if to say freelancers don't have any experience with
> customers/clientele. Personally, I've given up trying to find any
> semblance of freelance work. I've tried Fiverr, but then you're
> competing with literally designers of the world who would be willing
> to do the same exact work for much less (perhaps cost of living is
> much cheaper on their side of the planet??). I've tried finding
> mentors, I've asked people in the business (literally dog eat dog
> world in the creative side of business, when you'd think otherwise)
> who might as well just tell me to "google it". I honestly believed
> when I was younger the creative world was much more accepting and
> helpful and learned the exact opposite. Content creators of other
> sides of creativity (bakers, pastry chefs, crafters, etc) are much
> more helpful than digital designers. I might as well get the finger.
> This has been an ongoing battle for me for YEARS on top of the attempt
> at getting my foot in the door after I graduated back in 2008 (which I
> finally got one with Johnny Rockets, but that lasted 8 months thanks
> to the pandemic, which hurt many businesses).
>
> Sorry to sound so negative, but just want to be honest of what others
> could potentially experience. I've been attempting to steer youngins
> in a STEM path and away from digital creative fields, only due to the
> simple fact that it is so saturated and many of these jobs are also
> outsourced; and as aforementioned, you're competing with the planet,
> as opposed to others in your geographical area. I was told about this
> email group in hopes of gaining employment, and it didn't help me
> much, either, though I've volunteered bidding for a logo in the past,
> and have offered insight in other areas, so it's not a total "waste of
> time". Plus, I've contributed more in the past than I do today.
>
> I personally wish I was more helpful and wished I knew of areas in
> which freelancers could obtain more work, but as I stated, it depends
> on where you seek to find work.
>
> Again, speaking of my experience, not necessarily as a warning, but
> more of a "heads up: this could possibly happen".
>
> Denise
>
> On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 10:07 AM Shel Horowitz via Hidden-discuss
> <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
>
> In addition to general networking and skill-posting sites for
> freelancers, don't neglect communities of interest within the
> genre they are trying to serve. When people participate actively
> and use an e-mail sig that highlights their strengths without
> being pushy, many conversations open up.
>
> It also helps to really go after a niche rather than just everyone
> with a need. For exaple, in my copywriting and marketing
> consulting, I focus on two areas: 1) businesses with a commitment
> to social change and environmental healing, and 2) people i the
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> _________________________________________________
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> On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 11:41 AM Val Nelson via Hidden-discuss
> <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
>
> Hi HT community,
>
> I know many creative freelancers who want to get their new
> businesses more off the ground. So I am wondering what places
> you would look for finding gigs, such as for video editing
> gigs. Any websites coming to mind that seem legit? Do you have
> a favorite?
>
> They are doing networking and such, and I'm just wondering
> about additional places to look for gigs online.
>
> In the meantime, if you have a need for an experienced video
> editor (for small biz videos), I can get you in touch with
> someone good. I also know some great illustrators and
> copywriters.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Val
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