Freelance Short Story Writing Jobs

Dark Suspense Mystery Story

I’d like a skilled storyteller to craft a single, self-contained short story in the mystery genre, written with a deliberately dark, suspense-laden tone. Think unsettling atmosphere, creeping tension, and an ending that lingers. I will supply any additional background details or character prompts once we agree to proceed, but for now you have creative freedom to build an original plot, cast, and setting. I’m happy to discuss target word count, pacing preferences, and any stylistic nuances you enjoy working with—whether you outline first or dive straight into drafting is up to you, as long as the final piece grips from the opening paragraph and resolves cleanly without loose threads. Please deliver the finished manuscript in an editable format such as Google Docs or Word so I can annotate if needed. Let me know your estimated turnaround time and a brief example (or link) of previous dark, suspenseful work so I can gauge fit before we get started.

Short Video Presenter

We are looking for a UK-native British males, aged 25–30, to appear in a short promotional video. Role: The selected individual will appear on camera for approximately 1 minute and deliver a short, prepared script discussing our courses, university locations, and related educational opportunities. Requirements: Male, aged 25–30 Native British/UK accent Confident and comfortable speaking on camera Clear and professional communication skills Presentable and engaging personality Previous presenting, promotional, or video experience is a plus but not essential Duration: Approximately 1 minute Location: UK-based

Paranormal YouTube Show Editor Wanted - On Going Work.

? Paranormal YouTube Show Editor Wanted We're looking for an experienced video editor to join our paranormal YouTube channel (50k Subs) and help turn our investigation footage into polished, almost TV-style paranormal episodes. Our Current Channel with it's content is https://www.youtube.com/@myhauntedproject/ - So you get a vibe for who we are, we want our episodes to take the next step This is not a traditional vlog. We want the finished content to feel like a proper paranormal documentary/investigation programme, with strong storytelling, atmosphere, tension and pacing. ? THE CONTENT Our investigations are primarily based at a 400+ year-old haunted hotel in Chester. Episodes can include: Investigation footage Interviews and conversations CCTV/evidence footage Pre-recorded commentary and narration Footage of investigators reviewing and discussing evidence Drone footage Music, sound design and graphics We'll provide the footage, relevant CCTV/evidence, commentary and the general story/direction for each episode. Scripts and storyboards may also be provided where appropriate. ? WHAT WE NEED Episodes will be approximately 20–30 minutes, initially produced fortnightly, with the intention of moving to weekly production as the channel grows. For each episode, we'd like the editor to produce: • A finished 20–30 minute YouTube episode • A promotional trailer for the episode • Short-form social ready content for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts - if able to create engaging thumbnails for each episode this a bonus. The Shorts/Reels should be properly edited for social media, with strong hooks, captions, snappy pacing and appropriate vertical formatting — not simply random clips taken from the main episode. ? CREATIVE INPUT IS WELCOME We'll give you the story, direction and key material, but we're not looking for someone who simply follows instructions and assembles footage. We want an editor who can use their own creative and editorial judgement where appropriate. If you think a scene would work better structured differently, a piece of evidence should be introduced earlier, or there's a better way to build tension around a moment — tell us. In short: We'll provide the story and direction. You help us tell it in the most engaging way possible. We want someone who can eventually understand the style of the channel and make those creative decisions naturally. ? WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience with paranormal content isn't essential. We're particularly interested in editors with experience in: Documentary / factual entertainment TV-style YouTube content Reality or investigative programmes True crime Story-driven YouTube channels Short-form social media Strong storytelling, pacing, audio and attention to detail are more important than simply having paranormal experience. ? LONG-TERM WORK We're looking for a long-term editing partner, rather than a one-off freelancer. There may also be additional work in the future, including video podcasts, standalone YouTube videos, promotional content and other projects. We're happy to work with editors anywhere in the world. ? PLEASE INCLUDE When applying, please send: Examples of your previous work Documentary/TV-style examples if available Examples of Shorts/Reels/TikToks Trailer examples if available Your price for the complete episode package Your typical turnaround time Your availability Whether you could accommodate weekly episodes in the future We're excited to find someone who can help us turn our footage into a proper paranormal series and grow with the project No Budget set - we do have a ceiling and would prefer to pay on a per episode package basis (Episode, Trailer, Short, Thumbnail) - We would aim to be providing around 2-3 hours of footage for a 30 minute or so episode. If you have a rough estimate on your price range, please let us know.

Shorts editor

Video Editor — Editing Style & Ongoing Content Brief I’m looking for a video editor to work with on an ongoing basis, primarily creating short-form content for social media. I’ve included the Instagram page below as a reference for the editing style I’m looking for: Reference: Instagram — @metromedia.house What I particularly like about their content is the overall editing style, pacing, transitions, visual effects, colour grading, text animation, sound design, and polished feel. I’m looking for someone who can replicate that overall style as closely as possible rather than simply creating a generic “Reels/TikTok” edit. The main adaptation The one major difference is that I want to incorporate a talking-head video in the corner of the screen throughout the content. The primary footage/content would remain the focus, with my talking head appearing as a secondary element — positioned and styled in a way that feels natural within the reference editing style. I’d want the talking-head element to be integrated into the edit rather than simply looking like a webcam overlay. Things such as framing, masking, borders, shadows, movement, positioning and transitions should all feel intentional and consistent with the overall visual style. What I’m looking for Ideally, you would be comfortable with: * Fast-paced, engaging short-form editing * Replicating the reference page’s overall editing language * Dynamic cuts and transitions * Motion graphics and animated text * Clean typography and on-screen captions * Strong sound design and music selection * Professional colour grading * Subtle visual effects where appropriate * Zooms, punch-ins and movement to maintain attention * Integrating a talking-head element into the composition * Creating edits that feel polished and premium rather than templated Content volume I’m looking to publish approximately 3–4 videos per week, so I’m interested in building an ongoing working relationship with the right editor rather than hiring for a one-off project. Consistency is important to me, so once we establish the visual style, I’d want that style carried across every video. What I’d like to know from you Before moving forward, I’d like to know: 1. Is this style something you’re capable of replicating? 2. How closely can you match the editing, pacing, colour grading, transitions, text animation and overall visual style of the reference? 3. Are you comfortable incorporating a talking head in the corner while maintaining the same polished aesthetic? 4. Can you provide examples of similar work you’ve done? 5. What would your pricing look like for 3–4 videos per week? 6. What would your typical turnaround time be? 7. Would you be comfortable doing an initial test edit so I can see how closely you can match the reference? The most important thing for me is quality and consistency. I’m not necessarily looking for the cheapest editor — I’m looking for someone who can genuinely achieve the visual standard I’m after and become a reliable long-term editing partner.

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Document Ingestion and write back

Develop a cloud-based document management application that receives PDF documents, extracts key financial information using OCR/AI, automatically creates records within Xero Accounting, and stores the original documents in a secure repository, ideally against the matching Xero transaction

PhD level Quant - SPSS data analysis and results writing expert

Hi, I am currently working on my thesis and I am looking for an expert Statistician who can help me with SPSS data analysis and writeup of results to help with my quantitative analysis. If you can do both Quant and Qual it will be an added bonus as we can collaborate for both phases of my on going research.

Music Lead Researcher + Personalisation Writer

The $20 budget is for an initial paid trial of 50 accepted leads. If the quality is strong, this will become ongoing work with approximately 50 leads required per weekday. I’m looking for a reliable freelancer to research independent music artists for an Australian music marketing agency. The role involves finding suitable artists, collecting accurate contact information, and listening to their music to write a short, genuine personalisation line about what you like about the song. Each lead will include: - Artist name - Contact email - Spotify/artist link - Recent song/release - Instagram/social link - Email source - A short personalised comment about the song Personalisation is a very important part of the role. It must be specific to the actual song and cannot be generic or AI-style filler. Leads must meet supplied criteria and cannot duplicate artists already in our database. This is ongoing work, with a target of approximately 50 accepted leads per weekday once established. I’ll begin with a small paid trial, then move to regular batches if the quality is strong. Strong written English, attention to detail, and an interest in music are important.

Participant Recruiter for Short Video Data Collection Project

We are looking for a reliable freelancer to recruit and coordinate 20 unique adult participants (18+) for an AI/ML video data-collection project. This is a straightforward participant recruitment and coordination task. You will be responsible for finding the participants yourself, so please apply only if you are comfortable recruiting people from your local community, personal/professional network, university contacts, colleagues, friends, acquaintances, etc. The task for each participant is very short: * Record 2 separate smartphone videos * 15–20 seconds per video * No speaking * No editing * Can be recorded at home * Original/raw smartphone files required * Total actual recording time is less than 1 minute per participant We provide the freelancer with full recording instructions, example videos, participant eligibility criteria, consent information and QC support. Your responsibilities: * Recruit 20 eligible adults (18+) * Explain the provided instructions * Coordinate their recordings * Collect 2 original videos from each participant * Check that basic requirements have been followed * Organize the files for submission Total delivery: 20 unique participants × 2 videos = 40 short videos We prefer to receive the first 1–2 participant sets early so we can perform QC before you continue with the full batch. This helps avoid unnecessary re-recordings. Participants must voluntarily agree to the collection and use of their video/image data for AI/ML model training, development, testing and improvement. The applicable consent information will be provided. We currently have a specific participant profile required for this collection phase. Detailed eligibility criteria and a visual reference will be provided before recruitment begins. Timeline: approximately 3–5 days. Budget: $60 fixed for 20 accepted participants. The budget covers the complete recruitment and coordination assignment, including any participant incentives you choose to provide. This is part of a larger ongoing collection, so successful freelancers may receive additional batches immediately after completing the first 20. When applying, please confirm: 1. Your country/city 2. That you understand you are responsible for recruiting the participants 3. Whether you can recruit approximately 20 adults within 3–5 days 4. Whether the $60 fixed budget works for you Please apply only if you are comfortable with participant recruitment and coordination. Я б не писала в публічному оголошенні “Caucasian/European appearance”. Уже тим, хто відгукнеться, даєш вашу skin-tone scale 1–3 і пояснюєш, що це participant eligibility quota конкретної фази. Так і точніше, бо вам потрібен конкретний діапазон шкали, а не етнічність.

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Freelance Social Media Content Creator Needed – Immediate Start

We’re looking for a talented freelancer to create engaging social media content for SSL Conversions. We already have plenty of professional campervan videos and photographs. We need someone who can turn them into polished, attention-grabbing Reels, carousels and posts that are a clear level above standard Canva content. This is flexible, ad hoc freelance work with the potential to become regular monthly work. You must be good at: • Editing short-form video and Reels • Creating strong hooks that stop people scrolling • Producing attractive carousel and image posts • Writing natural captions and calls to action • Working independently and delivering promptly Please send examples of content you have personally created, your prices and your current availability. We’ll shortlist a few applicants for a paid trial task using the same footage. Remote is absolutely fine. We’re based near Ringwood, Dorset. Please message me directly or email

CINEMATIC STYLE, SOUNDTRACK & TRAILER PRODUCTION

I want this production to feel like a genuine theatrical movie trailer, with professional pacing, sound design, music and emotional storytelling. Please approach it as a short cinematic film rather than a standard promotional video. The soundtrack is particularly important. I envisage the trailer opening with a quiet, atmospheric piano or subtle cinematic score. As the story develops, the music should gradually build, introducing deeper orchestral elements, tension and emotional intensity. At the turning point, the soundtrack should transition towards something powerful and uplifting, creating a sense of release and freedom. I would like carefully placed sound effects, including a phone notification, subtle room ambience, footsteps and dramatic transitions where appropriate. The narration should sound natural, intimate and emotionally convincing, with the music professionally mixed underneath it. I also want the editing to follow the rhythm of the soundtrack, with deliberate cuts, cinematic transitions and moments of silence where they add impact. The final book reveal should feel like the closing moment of a proper film trailer. Please use appropriately licensed cinematic music suitable for ongoing commercial use on my website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. I am not looking for a generic slideshow, basic AI animation or stock footage with background music. I want a complete, professionally edited cinematic experience.

Writing Winning Grants

I need a grant writer with minimum 5 years experience working with the sector and also, with statical data control.

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Creative Producer & Motion Designer for Short Brand Films

VANDALUX is an early-stage marketplace focused on high-value and hard-to-find pieces, built around a different idea from traditional resale: instead of asking buyers to browse what happens to be listed, it begins with what they are actually looking for — including rare, difficult-to-find or currently unavailable pieces. We are preparing a small series of short-form vertical films for our pre-launch campaign and are looking for a creative producer / motion designer with a genuinely strong luxury, fashion or premium editorial sensibility. This is not a standard social-media video editing job. We already have the brand strategy, campaign direction and core creative concepts. What we are looking for is someone who can take a strong strategic idea and elevate it into a polished, art-directed 9:16 film that feels appropriate for a premium/luxury brand. The successful person should be comfortable working with a combination of still imagery, product imagery, interface/search elements, typography, compositing, motion and sound design. The paid test We would initially commission one short vertical film as a paid test project. For the test, you will receive: the VANDALUX concept and relevant brand context; the strategic idea/message behind the film; existing visual references and relevant assets; the intended format and approximate duration. We do not want to prescribe every frame or transition. Part of the purpose of the test is to see what you bring creatively to the concept — composition, pacing, typography, movement, visual restraint, sound and overall art direction. The finished film should feel like a luxury campaign asset, not a generic Reel, template-based social ad or AI montage. If the creative fit is strong, there is potential for a follow-on series of approximately 4–6 additional short-form films. Paid test budget: approximately €100 fixed, depending on portfolio and proposed approach. Who we're looking for Strong candidates are likely to have experience in one or more of: Luxury / fashion creative Editorial advertising Premium brand films Motion design Art-directed social advertising Fashion-film or product storytelling Please do not send a general video-editing portfolio. Instead, please send 2–3 specific examples of your work that are closest to luxury fashion, premium editorial advertising or highly art-directed short-form brand content. Please also answer briefly: 1. Which of the examples you sent best represents the visual standard you would bring to this project, and why? 2. Were you responsible for the creative/art direction of that piece, or primarily for execution/editing? 3. If the paid test is successful, would you be interested in producing a small series of additional films on a package basis? We value taste, restraint and creative judgment more than flashy effects or editing complexity.

Edit Clips for short travel film (social media)

Seeking an experienced video editor/filmmaker to craft a cinematic travel short from ~150 4K portrait clips shot on a Google Pixel. Select, organize and edit footage into a compelling narrative with polished color grading, seamless pacing, motion stabilization, tasteful transitions, and immersive audio design including music, sound effects, and subtle ambient layers. Deliver a high-quality vertical edit optimized for social platforms. Examples of previous travel or portrait reels required to demonstrate style and storytelling.

Design and Write Company Profile (boutique PE consultancy)

Seeking an experienced designer-writer to craft a polished 12-page company profile for a specialist boutique Private Equity consultancy/start-up. Deliverables include refined brand narrative, cohesive layout, professional typography, custom visuals, and concise case summaries. Requires strong storytelling, strategic positioning (target market), and attention to design consistency to convey expertise, services, team credentials, and client value. Finished product needs to be a premium institutional investment standard publication: elegant, confident, discreet, and globally relevant while maintaining a strong EMEA identity. Final files: print-ready PDF and editable source. Timely delivery and iterations expected to ensure a compelling, market-ready profile.

Children’s Book Illustrator & Designer

We’re looking for a creative Children’s Book Illustrator & Designer to help bring a children’s story to life with engaging and age-appropriate illustrations.

Creative Short-Form Video Content Creator – Remote | Ongoing

Siiyé is a skincare app with a friendly, community-first voice, full of personality. We want people to feel part of something: original ideas, a distinctive personality and high-quality videos that feel unmistakably Siiyé. We’re looking for a creative short-form video content creator for an ongoing retainer, delivering 6 original videos each month. The retainer can be up to £100 per month. The first month is a paid trial with a slightly smaller budget. We're very keen to have a long term partnership. What you’ll create • Develop original concepts, hooks and short scripts, then bring them to life with filming, editing and captions, ready to post. • Mix app screen recordings and walkthroughs, ingredient/routine explainers, review highlight videos, myth-vs-fact content, and edits from footage we supply. • Suggest ideas you can make remotely without relying on physical products or constant direction. We will share batch-filmed footage and brand context from time to time. • Keep the ideas unique and ensure final outputs are of excellent quality. We want to ensure quality over quantity This is fully remote, with flexible working times and no time-zone requirement. Creators can be based anywhere. Strong written and spoken English, creative initiative and reliable delivery are essential. The scope is end to end content creation: 6 original short-form videos per month including copy writing and posting. Support with account management, scheduling and community engagement are very much welcomed but not strictly within this initial scope. To apply, please include: 1. 2–3 examples of short-form videos you’ve created, explaining your contribution. 2. 3 written, original video ideas for Siiyé that reflect our friendly and unique personality and community-first voice. Briefly describe the hook and how you’d produce each remotely. We only ask for written ideas and existing work examples at application stage - no unpaid produced test videos.

Create 4 x Short AI Product Videos From Existing Footage

I want to produce 4 animated product videos around 10 seconds long each, showing Skittles packs and skittles in an animated way. I have the attached basic footage showing the skittles packets in the set, and I have filmed what I can in camera, but a lot of it would have to be made up in AI. I also have the attached white background product images showing the pack and Skittles from different angles that can be used to help you. Here's a written example of the kind of animation I need, for example on the red pack: 'We want to highlight that they are 'giant' skittles. We will see the pack on the table, wobbling slightly (I have the footage for this) and as we hear a small 'boom' sound as well as the skittle falling (I don't have any audio). The frequency and volume of the sound increases. Eventually the skittles start dropping around the packet until they have covered a lot of the packet (I do have some footage of skittles falling on to the surface but they bounce off in random directions and we don't want this. I do not have the final footage of the pack mostly covered in skittles). I would like a hand to come in and take one out at the end (I only footage showing my hand but it needs to be changed to a nicer hand)' -Please note the other 3 videos will be completely different but the same complexity. -Please allow for a round of edits. HOW MUCH IN TOTAL TO COMPLETE ALL 4 VIDEOS?

Environmental & Conservation Education Contributors Wanted

We create accessible qualifications for young people who are passionate about the natural world, and we’re looking for enthusiastic people to contribute to our courses. You might be a Geography or Environmental Science teacher, university lecturer, educator at an environmental charity, conservation professional, or someone working directly in the field. Opportunities could include: * Writing engaging educational content * Filming short teaching videos * Delivering guest webinars on your area of expertise Ideally, we’re looking for contributors who can write and film content, but if filming isn’t your strength, we can support with this or commission the written element only. We’d love to hear from people who are passionate about conservation, sustainability and environmental education and enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with young people.

Create 5 polished short videos with text, graphics and captions.

Edit raw video footage into 5 polished short videos featuring tasteful text overlays and engaging graphics. Enhance pacing, color, audio levels, and transitions to create a professional, cohesive final product. Incorporate clear, readable titles and captions, animated lower thirds, and subtle motion graphics to emphasize key points. Deliver MP4 files optimized for web and social playback. Provide one round of revisions and ensure consistent visual style across all videos.

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Repurpose blog content into carousels

I’m looking for a freelance content creator/copywriter to help turn existing blog content into engaging, easy-to-read social media carousels. We currently have a backlog of 50 carousels to create, with the potential for ongoing work afterwards. Please find examples of the carousels here: https://www.instagram.com/wearemaincharacters You’ll be given an existing blog post or piece of long-form content and asked to turn it into a concise social carousel. This is not a research-heavy role — the information and source content will already be provided. The skill is in identifying what matters, cutting out the fluff and turning it into copy that feels natural on social rather than simply chopping a blog post into slides. Our tone of voice is very distinct and speaks to a millenial/Gen Z female audience. Each carousel will usually be around 10–11 slides, including: - Cover/title slide - Short introductory/setup slide - Main content slides Most content slides sit at roughly 20–35 words, with approximately 200–300 words of finished copy per carousel overall. No AI usage is really important here. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO: - Can write concise, conversational social copy - Knows how to pull the strongest points from longer content - Understands pacing across a carousel - Can follow an existing brand tone of voice - Is able to write without AT - Is comfortable working through a fairly large batch of content You won’t need to design the carousels — this role is primarily about turning the existing content into carousel-ready copy. There are approximately 50 carousels in the initial batch. I’d like to agree a fixed rate per completed carousel, rather than an hourly rate. When applying, please include: - Your rate per carousel - Any examples of social content - A little about your experience writing for social media - Your availability/capacity for a batch of around 50 Thanks!