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Updated 3 Nov 2026- Movie List WriterFreelance
ColliderRemote, anywhere
- AI Training Contributor - Arabic (Egypt) - RemoteContract
LILTRemote, Egypt
- Designer - Fashion (1 year contract)Contract
WPP ProductionKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Content Lead - Remote, Based in EuropeContract
Stride (Bifrost Studios)Remote, European time zones
- Freelance English to Japanese Translator - Medical BenefitsFreelance
TransPerfectRemote, anywhere
Work from wherever you are
Remote, hybrid and freelance roles, by where they're open to applicants.
Latest by desk
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- Executive Relations Manager, Events & Live Journalism (Contract)
SemaforRemote, United States
- Senior Medical Writer | South Africa
TransPerfectRemote, South Africa
- Brazilian Subject Matter Expert in Literature and Linguistics
Welo GlobalRemote
- Copywriter
MoniepointRemote, Nigeria
Work that moves between languages.
- Freelance English to Uzbek Translator - Medical Benefits
TransPerfectRemote, anywhere
- English to Polish Linguist for Life Sciences
Welo GlobalRemote, Europe
- Medical Translators - Spanish (United States) - US-based
LILTRemote, United States
- Screen Automation Producer (Localization Producer)
WPP ProductionSunnyvale, United States
Visual and creative commissions for independent makers.
- Voice Talent Required - Swahili (female) - Remote
LILTRemote, Uganda or Rwanda
- Hydrus - Voice Contributor - English (South Africa)
Welo GlobalRemote, South Africa
- On-Call Video Editor - Argentina Contractor pool
UdacityRemote, Argentina
- Investment Designer (Contract)
BungieRemote, United States
Grants, fellowships and open calls
Funding, residencies, awards and paid calls for creative work.
- Equality Fund Global Journalism Fellowship
Equality Fund
FellowshipDeadline: 8 Nov 2026
- Asian Cultural Council Fellowships and Grants 2027
Asian Cultural Council
GrantDeadline: 10 Nov 2026
- Transnational Pathways to Inclusive Feminist Scholarship: Gender and Justice mentorship programme
Gender and Justice (Bristol University Press)
Open callDeadline: 18 Nov 2026
- Creative Practitioner in Residence 2027, School of Advanced Study
School of Advanced Study, University of London
ResidencyDeadline: 27 Nov 2026
Academic openings
Funded fellowships, schools and research stays in every field.
- Postdoctoral Researcher – Communication Research Groups
University of Sharjah, Research Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences
Postdoctoral fellowshipSharjah, United Arab EmiratesDeadline: 8 Nov 2026
- Al-Nour Winter School on Fusion Science
ICTP, SESAME, the Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission and the Arab Fusion Energy Initiative
Winter schoolAllan, JordanDeadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Newberry Library Long-Term Fellowships 2027–28
The Newberry Library
Research fellowshipChicago, United StatesDeadline: 20 Nov 2026
- GovAI UK Summer Fellowship 2027 (Research and Applied tracks)
Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI)
Research fellowshipLondon, United KingdomDeadline: 22 Nov 2026
Free tools for the business side
Day-rate calculator
Work out a day rate from your costs, target income and realistic billable days.
- Pitch email templateA structure for a pitch email that leads with the idea and keeps the logistics clear.
- Invoice templateA plain, clearly labelled invoice template covering the details clients expect.
- Scam-check for listingsRun a suspicious listing through this checklist before you apply or share any details.
- Negotiating feesHow to respond when a client's budget doesn't match your rate, without starting from zero.Coming soon
Practical guides
Freelancing in the UAE: permits, licences and the Green Visa
Working for yourself in the Emirates means choosing the right paperwork first. Here's what the main routes are, and where to check the details.
Applying for grants and fellowships: a practical guide
Grants and funding5 min readMost applications fail on the basics, not the idea. A calm, methodical approach goes a long way.
How to set a day rate you can live on
Rates and money6 min readIt's easy to price from guesswork, or from whatever the client offers first. Here's a steadier way to work it out.
Spotting a fake freelance listing
Staying safe6 min readFreelance scams rely on enthusiasm and urgency. The patterns are recognisable once you know what to look for.
A pitch editors will actually read
Pitching5 min readPitches tend to fall short for the same handful of avoidable reasons. Here's how to avoid them.
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