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Quinn Foster

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Impactful Journalist & Copy Editor to the Rescue

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Cecilia Reusch

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Social Media, Newsletter & Community Strategist.

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Emmanuel Cagossi

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Branding Designer & Webflow Developer

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Clara Tamondong

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

C-level Executive Support & Marketing Specialist

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Raneisha Stassin | PR & Copywriting

San Diego, California, United States

Communications Specialist & Copywriter

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Suhail Vawda

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Writing engaging tales for brands and businesses

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Kim Edwards

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Copywriting & Content Marketing Your Goals into Existence

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Ling Tan

England, United Kingdom

Bilingual UGC Creator & Social Media Manager

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Jasmin Nakamichi

Houston, Texas, United States

Marketing Communications for Digital Brands

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Aly Honoré

Los Angeles, California, United States

Creative Producer & Communications Specialist

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Nina Petkovic

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Consultant: Program Mgmt, Comm, Web Dev & Analysis

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Casandra Xu, Associate RGD

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Helping Brands succeed with Social Media+Branding

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Erin Kelley

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Blog Writing & Research, & UGC Content Creator

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Buse Umur ✨

Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Brand Storyteller 🧡

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Natalia Munoz

Land O' Lakes, Florida, United States

Strategic Social Media & Content Crafting 🎯

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Pamela Ruiz Diaz

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Producer - Cultural Communicator

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Joy Muriithi

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Executive Virtual Assistant | Save 30+ Hours a Week

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Lex Parisi

Washington, United States

Master of Digital Marketing & Mentorship

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Lucija Pelicarić

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Research-driven Writer & Communication Specialist

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Mariel Vega

Costa Rica

Digital Content - Strategy, Copy, Web, Graphics

Common projects for Communications Specialists

Creating and implementing a communications strategy.

Managing social media channels and creating engaging content.

Creating marketing and promotional materials.

Writing and editing content for various platforms.

Coordinating public relations events or campaigns.

Conducting market research and analysis.

Tips for working with and hiring Communications Specialists

Define your communications needs

Before hiring a freelance Communications Specialist on Contra, ensure you have a clear understanding of your communications needs. This could be anything from developing a communication strategy, managing social media, or creating marketing content.

Review their profile and past work

Take the time to review the freelancer's profile and past work. This will give you an idea of their communication style, creativity, and understanding of communications strategies.

Check their technical skills

Make sure the Communications Specialist is proficient in the necessary tools such as social media platforms, email marketing tools, and content creation tools. These skills are vital for executing effective communication strategies.

Maintain regular communication

Maintain regular communication with your Communications freelancer through Contra. Regular updates on the project's progress and feedback on the work done can help ensure the project stays on track.

How to hire Communications Specialists

Define your needs

Determine your communication needs before starting the hiring process. This could include creating a communication strategy, managing social media, or creating marketing content.

Post a detailed job

Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right freelancers. Include information about your company, the scope of the job, the skills required, and the project timeline.

Review applications

Review the applications received and shortlist freelancers based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.

Conduct interviews

Conduct interviews with shortlisted freelancers. Ask questions about their experience, approach to design, and how they handle various aspects of web designing. Also, discuss your project specifics and expectations.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right freelancer, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Communications Specialists

1. Can you tell me about a communications strategy you developed and implemented successfully?

2. What tools do you use for content creation and social media management?

3. How do you measure the success of your communication strategies?

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Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A freelance Communications Specialist is a professional who helps businesses effectively communicate their brand message to their target audience. This can involve creating and implementing communication strategies, managing social media channels, creating content, or coordinating public relations events.

A freelance Communications Specialist is a professional who helps businesses effectively communicate their brand message to their target audience. This can involve creating and implementing communication strategies, managing social media channels, creating content, or coordinating public relations events.

Hiring a Communications Specialist on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent without the hassle of middlemen or commissions. You can review their portfolio, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one place.

A Communications Specialist is a professional who specializes in creating and delivering messages to promote a business and its products or services. They use a variety of channels, including social media, email, blogs, press releases, and more, to communicate effectively with the target audience.

You can post a job detailing your project requirements on Contra. Communications Specialists who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of Communications Specialists and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Projects that require a Communications Specialist often include strategizing and implementing communication plans, creating engaging content for various platforms, managing social media channels, and coordinating public relations events.

The cost of hiring a Communications Specialist on Contra can range from $24 to $31 per hour, depending on the complexity of the project, the freelancer's experience and skills, and the project duration.

Freelance Communications Specialists are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Freelance Communications Specialists get paid for the work they produce for their clients. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra.

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