The Freelance Finder matches brands with blue-chip freelance talent in editorial, content, or content marketing. Every candidate is vetted by The Talent Fairy to meet the highest standards of work.
The Talent Fairy’s Freelance Finder allows brands a peek into our database of 4,000+ editors, writers, producers, and content strategists to find the right contract or freelance candidates for your specific content project. You determine the key skill set (from writing, editing, and storytelling to strategy and operations), platform expertise (print, digital, podcast, social media, in-app, you name it), level (recent grad to C-suite), subject area expertise (from healthy food to high fashion), and other skills based on your company’s unique needs.
Who’s in the database?
The Talent Fairy’s talent database is filled with top-tier editorial talent who have worked for the country’s most prestigious media companies (The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Vox Media, Hearst Magazines, Dotdash-Meredith, Condé Nast, Penguin- Random House, and many more). Top content marketing talent comes from hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, consumer brands, and startups including Marriott, Nike, CVS, Johnson & Johnson, Loréal, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, Macy’s, Peloton, Noom, and many more.
What do I get?
You will get a candidate short list that includes a summary on each candidate’s skill set and experience; a resume; a link to their Linked In profile; a link to their portfolio/clips (where relevant); and their requested hourly or project rates.
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What happens next?
We will process your request within 2 business days and invoice you based on your selected package. If we accept your request, you will receive your short list of hand-picked qualified freelancers within 10 business days of your payment (often sooner).
How much does it cost?
One-time searches start at $450 and include a candidate list of at least three hand-picked qualified freelancers based on the criteria you provided in your request. You can add additional candidates to your candidate list for $100 per candidate. You can also buy packages that decrease the cost of multiple candidate searches. Once you submit your freelance finder request we will provide you with our rates and packages so you can select the one that best meets your company’s needs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We use Freshbook’s Stripe checkout link service which accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Google Pay. We do not accept checks for this service.
Are you a freelancer who wants to join our talent pool?
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You can do so by filling in a form with your unique skill set, subject matter expertise, and content experience as well as links to your resume, Linked In, and portfolio. It’s a $25 annual fee to join; you can pay via this link. After you pay, you will receive the form via the email address you provided with your payment.
Note that The Talent Fairy Freelance Finder service is not a staffing agency. The Freelance Finder will recommend qualified candidates based on your search criteria. We are not responsible for payment, performance, or benefits of any kind. This service is currently in beta so please be patient as we work out the kinks!
“I could have posted on LinkedIn, but this saved me so much time. Getting a short list of qualified people who were available and fit the rate made filling this temp role so easy!” — Tracy Middleton, Editorial Director, Hone Health
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Catherine Pollock
“Chandra understood my needs and provided me with a short list of highly qualified and excellent candidates — all of whom would have been a great fit for our job. She was highly efficient, with an amazing network of contacts and really delivered for us.”
Chris Vanzetta
“We were on the hunt for a story teller; someone dialed into the zeitgeist of the world that could help us build our brand and the brand of our amazing, dynamic portfolio companies and founders. Chandra found us the perfect person to fill our Head of Content & Communications role.”
Molly Simms
“We were on the hunt for an editor who was intuitive, precise, and fast enough to nail the cadence of our daily newsletter, and Chandra, as always, delivered beyond our expectations.”
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“We loved working with Talent Fairy. Chandra found great candidates, worked with us to create the best structure for evaluating our options, and worked in tandem with us each step of the way.”
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“I was floored and thrilled by the caliber of talent options that Chandra presented. All the candidates for the role exactly met—and in some cases exceeded—my requirements and were wonderful culture fits. I can’t thank or recommend Chandra enough.”
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“We had two positions and each required a unicorn — an editor and writer who could understand deep health, but translate it into friendly, informative content that doesn’t terrify, or worse, bore. The Talent Fairy worked her magic and delivered!’
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I have spent my career leading editorial teams at the country’s top media companies and providing candidate referrals to countless others, earning my nickname as the industry’s “fairy godmother.” Through The Talent Fairy, I now connect hiring managers to talent in all content areas. Let me find your editorial superstars so you can get back to your own job. Email me to set up a call to discuss my services and rates. #editorsmakethebesthires
Chandra Turner, Founder & CEO, The Talent Fairy
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