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40 Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs

Last update: June 12, 2021 by Kristi Hines 2 Comments

Are you looking for freelance writing jobs? The following are over 40 ways to find high-paying freelance writing jobs, including local jobs, job search engines, job boards, and advanced Google searches.

Jobs Near Me on Craigslist

If you live in one of the following US cities, you can check for local freelance writing jobs. Don’t live near one of these areas? Check for remote job listings.

  • Atlanta – https://atlanta.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Austin – https://austin.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Boston – https://boston.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Chicago – https://chicago.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Dallas – https://dallas.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Denver – https://denver.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Detroit – https://detroit.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Houston – https://houston.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Las Vegas – https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Los Angeles – https://losangeles.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Miami – https://miami.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Minneapolis – https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • New York – https://newyork.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Orange Co – https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Philadelphia – https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Phoenix – https://phoenix.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Portland – https://portland.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Raleigh – https://raleigh.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Sacramento – https://sacramento.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • San Diego – https://sandiego.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Seattle – https://seattle.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • San Francisco – https://sfbay.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg
  • Washington DC – https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d/writing-gigs/search/wrg

Job Search Sites

Popular job search sites often have job openings for remote and on-site freelance writers. The following are the best ones to start with. Modify searches to include freelance writer, content writer, or technical writer to find more opportunities.

  • Angel.co – https://angel.co/jobs
  • CareerBuilder – https://www.careerbuilder.com/jobs-freelance-writer
  • FlexJobs – https://www.flexjobs.com/search?search=Freelance+writer&show_save=1&location=
  • Glassdoor – https://www.glassdoor.com/Search/results.htm?keyword=Freelance%20writer
  • Indeed – https://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=Freelance+writer&l=
  • LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/freelance-writer-jobs
  • Monster – https://www.monster.com/jobs/search?q=Freelance+writer
  • ZipRecruiter – https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Freelance-Writer

Freelance Writing Job Boards

Find companies searching for freelance writers in the following freelance job boards. Modify searches to include freelance writer, content writer, or technical writer to find more opportunities.

  • JournalismJobs – https://www.journalismjobs.com/job-listings?title=writer
  • Mashable – https://jobs.mashable.com/jobs/results/keyword/Writer
  • MediaBistro – https://mediabistro.com/jobs
  • Problogger Job Boards – https://problogger.com/jobs/

Advanced Google Searches for Freelance Writing Jobs

Looking for job listings posted on company websites? These advanced searches will help you find them. Modify searches to include freelance writer, content writer, or technical writer to find more opportunities.

  • Greenhouse Job Boards – https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Agreenhouse.io+freelance+writer
  • Careers – https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Acareers.*.com+%22freelance+writer%22
  • More Careers – https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3A*.com%2Fcareers%2F+apply+%22freelance+writer%22
  • Jobs – https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Ajobs.*.com+%22freelance+writer%22
  • Magazines – https://www.google.com/search?q=magazine+%22we+pay+upon+publication%22
  • Schools & Universities – https://www.google.com/search?q=inurl%3Ajob+site%3A.edu+%22freelance+writer%22

What are your favorite search tips for finding freelance writing jobs?

About Kristi Hines

Experienced content writer and editor with over ten years in the digital marketing industry. Featured in over 50 publications including Experian, HootSuite, HubSpot, Search Engine Journal, and Social Media Examiner. Contact me for your marketing and editorial needs.

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  1. Bill says

    June 14, 2021 at 2:05 am

    Thank you for the generous helping hand that is this article. It is filled to the top with resources. Very kind.

    Reply
  2. Thomas says

    June 14, 2021 at 8:22 pm

    Thank you very much Kristi. Valuable resources for us to get out there and pitch for the next opportunity

    Reply

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