Top 7 Companies Which Hire Freelancers

In the past few years hiring freelancers has given companies the freedom they need. They’re rather easy to find compared to employees and as a recruiter, you can hire individuals with skills specific to your needs at any given time. Companies that have thousands of full-time employees still hire freelancers as part of their daily workforce.

If we consider the number of startups and businesses that rise every day, not many of them can afford to employ full-time employees. That being said there’s no reason they should compromise with the required skills for getting their company ahead of the competition. Freelancers can be handpicked and hired depending on the kind of work that is being done.

The massive freelance community often has exactly what a company is looking for. Anything from expertise over a project to handling finances can be done by finding freelancers with the right skills. Industry giants and startups alike are taking advantage of this system of employment. Here we’ll take a look at some popular companies that still hire freelancers to carry out their work.

1. Walmart
2. Pepper Content
3. Meta (Formerly Facebook)
4. Nintendo
5. GoPro
6. Study.com
7. Expedia

7 companies that are operated by freelancers

1. Walmart

Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States. Although it's unknown to most, Walmart is the biggest private employer in the world and has almost 2.3 million employees working under it. The company hires freelancers for typical positions such as analysts, content designers, marketers, and tech support.

The company that had started with a motto of selling more for less made a profit of $559 billion this year. Having a focus on employment opportunities as well, it’s no doubt that the company appreciates all the extra help it can get.

2. Pepper Content

Using the internet as its hub of operations, Pepper content is a content marketplace where people can order and sell their content. Anything from blog posts to graphics design ideas can be ordered from the website. What seems like a content marketplace on the outside, is also a great place for freelancers to work.

When you order a piece of content, the request is automatically carried onto selected freelancers who seem most appropriate to handle the task. As a result, the website serves as a platform for freelancers to find new projects and get paid for their work. It’s a great alternative to websites like Fiverr and Upwork since it’s based on a meritocratic system.

3. Meta (Formerly Facebook)

Just as you’d expect from any tech giant, Meta (formerly Facebook) does indeed hire freelancers. The company that owns some of the biggest social platforms in the world such as Instagram and Whatsapp, hires freelancers for all sorts of positions.

The company is known for hosting tech events and bug bounties among developers but they also hire freelancers for content writing and marketing. That being said, getting into Meta as a freelancer isn’t as easy as it sounds.

If you’re a freelancer with good skills then working for Meta is something worth considering. The perks are great pay and any benefits that the company has to offer for its freelancers.

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4. Nintendo

Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Mostly known for their popular video games such as the Zelda franchise and Pokémon, the company is always hiring freelancers for game design, development, and marketing.

Besides this, the company usually hires beta testers to test out their games before their release. The perks include free games and discounts along with insurance and healthcare for full-time employees. So if you have the technical skills and like games, working for Nintendo should be great.

5. GoPro

GoPro, Inc. is an American technology company founded in 2002 and is known for its action cameras and video editing software. If you’re someone who’s into extreme sports you’ve probably heard about them. They provide freelancers with a chance to contribute to their software, marketing, and hardware technologies.

The company does not hire freelancers very often but consider yourself golden if you make it past the recruiting. They offer great pay and benefits to freelancers just as regular employees receive which makes working for the company even better. That being said, not everyone is hired by GoPro, as their recruiting process is unique.

6. Study.com

Study.com is a website dedicated to students and anyone interested to take courses. They offer a variety of courses on different subjects ranging from middle school to college. Study.com hires freelancers for teaching purposes as they have courses on almost all subjects.

The freelancers are required to complete topics as recorded sessions so that they may be uploaded to the website. The pay is per completed session and this differs according to the topics to be covered. People with amateur teaching experience and subject expertise are hired as part of their teaching program.

Study.com has been gaining more traffic since 2020, as most institutions ceased classes forcing students to derive their own means of understanding topics. This also meant more open positions for freelancers and interested teachers.

7. Expedia

Expedia is an award-winning, web-based travel service headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company was originally started as a subdivision of Microsoft before becoming Expedia Inc. in 2005.

The company has open positions for developers, designers and analytic experts to help further diversify their reach as a travel service. Expedia, which is the parent company to popular travel platforms like Trivago, Car Rental, and Travelocity hires freelancers for these platforms as well.

The company has a strict hiring methodology that applies to freelancers and full-time employees alike. They expect people with professional skills, abilities, and an action-oriented mindset.

Getting into the company often requires dedication and a passion to work with the employees. The freelancers are treated as part of the company as long as they’re working on projects and this means the included temporary benefits as well.

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Conclusion

Members of the freelance community can rest assured, as there are several other companies not included here that granted the opportunity. Getting into some of the bigger corporations might be easier said than done, but as a freelancer, you should always keep learning and pushing limits. That’s exactly what companies expect from the freelancing community and it's often the only advantage one can have over the competition to get hired.

FAQ

What type of companies uses freelancers?

High-Tech, Travel, Healthcare, Education, Staffing, Real Estate, and Startups usually hire freelancers.

Which is the largest freelancer platform?

Upwork is the largest freelancer platform where over 3 million jobs are posted annually.

What freelance jobs are most in-demand?

Online course creators, Social media content creators, Freelance writers, UX designers, Virtual assistants, Bookkeepers/Accountants, Graphic Designs (Logo designers especially)  and Web developers are some of the top in-demand freelance jobs.