This could be your next new client.

September was a crazy month for me. Booked and busy. Surviving not thriving.

I’m looking forward to a slower October. Maybe one more client to round things out.

Whether you’re mostly booked out, looking for extra work, or just beginning to build your client roster, we’ve got a little something for everyone this week.

Check out the best gigs below, plus four tips to help you stand out from the crowd as you apply.

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Hot jobs

Content:

Downtown Publications is looking for Michigan-based writers. Pay isn’t listed, so pitch your rates.

cmmb is looking for a freelance content writer with nonprofit experience to help with their websites and annual report. Rates are not listed, so name your price.

Marketing:

Saatchi & Saatchi is looking for a freelance digital strategist. Pay is up to $2000/week.

Design:

94 West Design is looking for a website designer and digital marketer in the Kansas City area. Pay is up to $40/hr.

Lola Blankets is looking for a part-time graphic designer to help with social and special projects. Pay isn’t listed, so pitch your rates.

Aisle Rocket is hiring for a freelance digital content designer. Pay isn’t listed.

Development:

Zync Group is looking for a senior Kotlin backend engineer to help with a migration project starting ASAP. Accepting candidates worldwide.

Candance Crowe Design is looking for a freelance Nextjs and Supabase developer. Pay is up to $35/hr.

There are thousands of additional open roles on the job board right now. If nothing here is right for you, there are tons of other gigs to browse.

Wishing you luck as you apply this week. To give you an extra leg up, here are some tips to help make your pitch stand out and impress.

1. Provide the exact info they asked for in their job description. Hiring managers list specific requirements for a reason!

2. Double-check spelling and punctuation to make sure your pitch is professional.

3. Include a portfolio or one-pager offering more insight on your background and approach.

4. Personalize. Explain why you’d love to work with them and what drew you in. A little engagement goes a long way.

Cheers,

Samantha & Andrea