What is social media freelancer?

A social media freelancer (or independent contractor) manages social media accounts for a business purpose. Our freelancers are all local to West Michigan, so they are able to both work virtually and meet at an office as well by appointment. Their most common functions are posting content, and monitoring engagement, but they also can help with developing targeted social media campaigns for your business.

What does a social media freelancer do?

Social media freelancers perform several tasks that make engaging your customers and prospects better. They ensure your social channels are active and engaging, consistent with your brand, and your social media advertising spend is targeted to your customer. By harnessing social media channels, you can get more leads and more customer engagement and loyalty. Additionally, they are experts in what they do, so they can help you accomplish your vision quickly and on-budget.

What equipment and applications do our social media freelancers have access to?

Our social media freelancers have access to a live streaming studio, and are competent in content planning and scheduling tools like Hootsuite and Buffer, as well as analytics tools like Google Analytics and Airtable among other applications.

How can I hire a social media freelancer?

Considering all the tasks you wish to outsource and your budget, identify the candidates who would be best for the job based on their skills, experience, availability, and specialization. Then, choose the candidate whose profile you like best. Make sure to talk to them before ordering to ensure that they're the right fit for you and your business.

How much does a social media freelancer cost?

Hiring one of our social media freelancers typically costs anywhere from $15 to $30 per hour, depending on several factors including, their experience and expertise, and the tasks they help you with. We have trained professionals in three tiers:

BEGINNER ($15-19/hr): Social media posting and engagement

EMERGING ($20-24/hr): Social media content calendar development and execution

SOLOPRENEUR ($25+/hr): Social media campaigns

What qualities should a social media freelancer possess?

Some of the qualities that every social media freelancer must possess are professional reliability, a friendly personality, the ability to work well under pressure, excellent time management skills, an ear and eye for what will interest your audience. Successful social media freelancers are also good at setting boundaries and not letting clients take advantage of them.