Best Freelance Jobs

Freelance Jobs: Best Freelance Jobs

Best Freelance Jobs

According to research by Buffer and AngelList, most remote workers want to continue working from home at least part-time for the rest of their careers. But what if your boss isn't telecommuting with you forever?

In that case, depending on what you do, transitioning to freelance may be for you.

Top 8 Best Freelance Jobs

1. Writing Jobs

2. Editing and Proofreading Jobs

3. Marketing and PR Jobs

4. Transcription Jobs

5. Data Entry Jobs

6. Virtual Assistant Jobs

7. Call Center Jobs

8. Online Tutoring Jobs

1. Writing Jobs

Writing Jobs

Let's start with the obvious: freelance writing is the classic work-from-home job. If you are not already working at home as a writer, you may not know how many types of freelance writing jobs there are. From journalism to copywriting, blogging to social media, there are writing jobs for every temperament and type of experience.

Typical Pay: $41,000 per year

2. Editing and Proofreading Jobs

Editing and Proofreading Jobs

Freelance editing jobs aren't just for experienced grammarians. Suppose you have a degree in English, communications, or journalism and an eye for detail. In that case, you may be able to parlay your skills as a proofreader or assistant editor into an entry-level gig.

Typical Pay: $46,000 per year

3. Marketing and PR Jobs

Marketing and PR Jobs

If you have a phone and an Internet connection that is reliable enough to maintain a video call, you can do your marketing or PR job from the comfort of your home. Just be prepared to take on the occasional on-site meeting. In many cases, customers will want to have their marketing or PR pro in the eye occasionally - and not just on Zoom. Social media coordinator and manager jobs also fall under this umbrella.

Typical Pay: $55,000 per year

4. Transcription Jobs

Transcription Jobs

Transcription jobs generally fall into three types: medical, legal, and market research. The latter requires minimal study in terms of familiarizing oneself with the specific technical language of the field. In most cases, transcription jobs are completed by an agency that requires you to take a typing test, and then you are set off with jobs as needed.

Typical Pay: $32,000 per year

5. Data Entry Jobs

Data Entry Jobs

If you can type 60 words a minute or more, and find repetitive tasks more zen than monotonous, then data entry tasks might work for you.

These are red flags for scams. (More on work-from-home job scams at the end of this article.)

Typical Pay: $34,000 per year

6. Virtual Assistant Jobs

Virtual Assistant Jobs

If you have experience as a personal assistant, administrative assistant, or office manager, you can perform similar tasks for a variety of clients from the comfort of your home. Virtual assistants provide administrative support over the phone and the Internet, often working through an agency that connects them to clients.

Typical Pay: $41,000 per year

7. Call Center Jobs

Call Center Jobs

Virtual call center jobs are very similar to in-person jobs, minus the call center visits. One caveat: Make sure you know if the company will offer paid training, or if you have to pony up for your start-up costs. In the latter scenario, you may have to spend a lot of money or may get scammed.

Typical Pay: $30,000 per year

8. Online Tutoring Jobs

Online Tutoring Jobs

Train elementary, middle school, high school, or college students on various subjects via the Internet. Most companies want teaching experience in the subject you are teaching, as well as a college degree.

Typical Pay: $39,000 per year


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