How to Find Freelance Marketing Work

Freelance marketing work is fairly easy to find, but you must know where to look! The Internet alone, is a goldmine of opportunities, if you're looking for work. Follow the steps below to find freelance marketing work.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access

Instructions

1. Figure out what kind of marketing work you want. Are you a writer, or do you want to do in-store product promotions? Or, do you want to work with the music or news industry? Knowing your interest will make it easier to find good gigs for you.

2. Research. Use a search engine to find jobs. There are specific search engines, such as indeed.com, that are set up to just search for jobs. Also, search on job sites, like careerbuilder.com or monster.com.Craigslist.org is also a great tool to find marketing gigs.

3. Sign up for a freelance job board. Be sure to check the job boards frequently, as assignments are posted and often times, filled in a flash.Post your resume on the job board, too. In your resume, be very specific as to the type of work you are searching for.

4. Once you get and complete an assigment, stay in contact with the contractor, company or person who hired you. Check in via email or phone, and make sure you are available when you do. If they spring an assignment on you, you better have free time!Also, sign up for any email newsletters sent out by your employer.Pitch any ideas you have, too!

5. Sign up at a staffing agency. If you do a quick Internet search, you will find many agencies that you can sign up with. That way, if a freelance promotion job is available in your location, you will get contacted.

6. If your into marketing at music, sporting and other events, contact your local radio stations, newspapers and magazines. Many media companies have a marketing street team.