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HOW TO HIRE
FREELANCE WRITERS
Build A Remote Content Team
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CONTENTS
Stage 1: Prepare to hire freelance writers

Define the scope of content projects

Create a brief overview of your content strategy

Stage 2: Finding the best freelance writers for your needs

Choose your hiring channel

Put chosen freelance writers to the test
Interview the shortlisted candidates

Stage 3: Hiring and onboarding freelance writers

Ensure rate alignment with freelance writers

Extend an official offer to selected freelance writers
Design a seamless onboarding experience
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STAGE 1:
PREPARE TO HIRE
FREELANCE WRITERS
 1. Define the scope
of content projects
Outline the specific goals and
requirements of your content
projects to guide your hiring
process
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2. Create a brief
overview of your
content strategy
Develop a concise document
outlining your content
strategy
Content style & brand guidelines
Detailed audience personas
Resources
Overall content SEO strategy
Competitors
Content marketing objectives
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STAGE 2:
FINDING THE BEST
FREELANCE WRITERS
FOR YOUR NEEDS
 Job boards Freelance writer
1. Choose your platforms
Wide range of
hiring channel Quality-vetted
freelance writers to
freelance writers;
choose from
value-added services
e.g. Narrato Marketplace

Referrals Content Bylines Quora/Reddit

Get insight into Target writers who Find knowledgeable
freelance writer’s are already experts or people
skills, reliability, and producing content in passionate about a
professionalism your niche subject
 2. Put chosen 3. Interview the
freelance writers shortlisted
to the test candidates
Assign a small
Conduct interviews to delve
writing task or
deeper into the writers'
request writing
experience, work style, and
samples to assess
compatibility with your
the skills and
team/project
capabilities of
chosen freelance
writers

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STAGE 3:
HIRING AND
ONBOARDING
FREELANCE WRITERS
 1. Ensure rate 2. Extend an official
alignment with offer to the selected
freelance writers freelance writers
Consider their experience,
Formal offer should outline
expertise, and the
the project details,
complexity of the projects
expectations, timelines, and
when negotiating rates
compensation terms.
Be clear about deliverables,
deadlines, and any specific
requirements

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 3. Design a seamless onboarding
experience for your freelance writers

Your onboarding flow can include –

Outline of the step-by-step process

Preferred communication channels
Examples of reference content
Brief overview of your desired tone and style
Invoicing process
Legal instructions (Contractor Agreement)
Internal resources on products/services

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 THANK YOU
Want to learn more about the first and second stages of hiring a
freelance writer? Read the complete article on the Narrato blog.

https://narrato.io/blog/how-to-hire-freelance-writers-to-build-a-remote-content-team/

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