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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat roles might you need support with?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of areas where bringing in some extra help could make your process… and in turn, life easier. Depending on your content, skillset, workload and budget, you might want to consider help with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Video editor:<\/strong> To take care of all editing or specific areas such as cutting footage, adding transitions, graphics, effects and generally turning your footage into a professional looking, finished video. You may even just want someone to clip up a bunch of videos so you can focus on releasing short form content. <\/li>
- Thumbnail\/graphic designer:<\/strong> Create eye-catching thumbnails, social graphics, branding and other visual assets.<\/li>
- Videographer\/camera operator:<\/strong> Help with filming, especially when you need to appear on camera. particularly useful for larger, more ambitious shoots and non studio filming. <\/li>
- Writer\/researcher:<\/strong> Help develop ideas, research topics, write scripts, blog posts or other supporting content. This can help generate new exciting ideas as well as improve discoverability.<\/li>
- Social media manager:<\/strong> Managing social media is crucial for engaging with your audience but it can eat up a lot of your time. A social media expert could help schedule posts, adapt content for different platforms and help manage audience engagement.<\/li>
- Virtual assistant:<\/strong> Take care of time-consuming admin such as emails, scheduling, research, file organisation and bookings. As your audience grows at scale, managing these day-to-day demands can become a job in itself, making a virtual assistant increasingly valuable<\/li>
- Audio specialist:<\/strong> Handle dialogue editing, mixing, sound design, music selection and sound effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The important thing to acknowledge what you most need assistance with. You don’t have to hire someone for every role, or even hire anyone on a permanent basis. A freelancer brought in for a few hours for a specific project could be all the assistance you need. Or someone on standby to help when the workload becomes too much or you require a second pair of hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to find suitable people?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUnless you are in a position to take on a full time assistant the best approach is to hire freelance workers. Platforms such as Fiverr, Upwork and PeoplePerHour make this relatively simple. They specialise in providing access to people with a huge range of skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, you can find freelancers through creator communities, social media and personal recommendations. If you already have a sizeable and engaged following, you could even put out a call to your audience. Someone who already knows and enjoys your work could be a particularly good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t overlook local talent either. Colleges and universities can be a great source of emerging creatives, particularly for editing, design and filming. Students studying filmmaking, media or related subjects are often keen to gain real-world experience, which can make this a more affordable option. They are also likely to be familiar with the latest tools and techniques and, importantly, highly motivated to build their portfolios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wherever you find your freelancer, it’s worth starting small. Give them a relatively straightforward project first and see how well you work together. A trial run gives both sides the opportunity to assess the relationship before you hand over more important projects or commit to regular work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much will it cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There’s no single price for creative assistance. Rates depend on experience, location, specialisation and the complexity of the work. Freelancers can charge by the hour, day or give you a price for a project. If you end up working with a regular collaborator they may work on a monthly retainer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most important thing is to establish exactly what is expected for their fee. The clearer you are at the outset the less likely there will be any misunderstandings down the line. For example, enquire about things such as: how many revisions are included, what the delivery schedule is and whether there are any additional charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most importantly, budget according to your needs rather than your ambitions. While extra assistance often translates into additional revenue this isn’t always the case. Especially if you over spend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMake your budget work harder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Start by identifying your biggest time drain. If editing is taking up a large chunk of your available time, that may be a better area to invest in than outsourcing a task you can complete quickly yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Thumbnail\/graphic designer:<\/strong> Create eye-catching thumbnails, social graphics, branding and other visual assets.<\/li>
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