Careers you can do as a freelancer
Nine hundred and fifty-four careers with strong freelance and independent-work potential, careers with strong potential for freelance, contract and independent work, where the skill set transfers cleanly from a salaried context to one you run yourself. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 17 of 20 for freelance-friendly careers.
954 careers in Careers you can do as a freelancer, page 17 of 20
Sound Designer Theatre Live
Certificate or Vocational Training · $73,130
Creates and implements soundscapes and audio effects for live theatrical performances.
Sound Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $73,130
Sound editors are responsible for assembling and synchronizing all sound elements to dialogue, music, and sound effects…
Sound Engineering Technician
High School Diploma · $73,130
Sound engineering technicians set up microphones, run cable, and mix audio for film, theater, broadcasts, and live…
Space Systems Consultant
Master's Degree · $134,960
Advises clients on the design, development, and implementation of complex space systems, leveraging expertise in…
Special Effects Artists and Animator
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Special effects artists and animators use software to sculpt digital models, simulate explosions, and composite live…
Specialist Greengrocer
High School Diploma · $105,770
Own and operate a specialist greengrocer or farm shop, sourcing and selling premium fruit, vegetables, and seasonal…
Specialist Nutrition and Health Food Retailer
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent health food shop, sports nutrition retailer, or specialist dietary food store, providing…
Speechwriter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Crafts compelling speeches for individuals and organizations, conveying their message effectively.
Sports Agent
Bachelor's Degree · $82,890
Represent professional athletes in contract negotiations, endorsement deals, and career management. Build relationships…
Sports Agent / Talent Agency CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $82,890
Leads a sports or talent agency, representing athletes or entertainers in contract negotiations, endorsements, and…
Sports Broadcaster / Commentator
Bachelor's Degree · $47,340
Provides live play-by-play or color commentary for sporting events across television, radio, and streaming platforms,…
Sports Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $47,320
Instruct and train athletes in a variety of sports. Develop skills, improve performance, and foster teamwork and…
Sports Event Coordinator / Tournament Director
Bachelor's Degree · $61,160
Plans, organizes, and executes sporting events, tournaments, and competitions, managing logistics, scheduling,…
Sports Journalist / Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers sporting events, teams, and athletes through written articles, video reports, and social media content, breaking…
Sports League Commissioner / Executive Director
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a professional or amateur sports league, overseeing rules, competition integrity, broadcast deals, expansion,…
Sports Marketing Executive
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and implements marketing strategies for sports teams, athletes, events, or brands. This includes managing…
Sports Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian
Master's Degree · $76,400
Develops individualized nutrition plans to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and body composition, advising on…
Sports Photographer
Associate's Degree · $44,660
Captures high-speed action photography at sporting events for media outlets, teams, leagues, and brands, requiring…
Sports Physical Therapist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,760
Specializes in rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, designing progressive return-to-sport programs, performing…
Sports Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Applies psychological principles to optimize athletic performance, helping athletes manage competition anxiety, build…
Staff Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Staff Reporters gather facts, conduct interviews, and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, websites,…
Staff Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Senior individual contributor who drives technical direction across multiple teams, designs complex systems, mentors…
Stage / Theatrical Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Designs sets, scenery, and environments for theatre, opera, dance, and live events, creating immersive worlds that…
Stage Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Coordinates all aspects of theatrical, dance, and live event productions from rehearsal through performance, managing…
Stagehand
High School Diploma · $58,100
Stagehands are integral to live performances, theatrical productions, and events, responsible for setting up,…
Stained Glass Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,490
Design and fabricate stained glass windows, panels, and architectural glass installations using traditional lead came…
Stand-Up Comedian / Comedy Writer
No Formal Education Needed · $60,420
Writes and performs original comedic material for live audiences, television, streaming specials, and podcasts,…
Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Statisticians design studies, analyze data, and deliver findings to clients in healthcare, government, and finance.…
Steeplejack
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,780
Inspect, repair, and maintain tall structures including church spires, factory chimneys, telecommunications masts, and…
Stone Carver and Architectural Sculptor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,170
Carve decorative stonework, architectural details, and sculptural works in stone for historic buildings, new…
Stonemason
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,390
Cut, shape, and lay natural and reconstituted stone for new construction, restoration, and heritage conservation…
Story Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Story Artists translate scripts and ideas into visual narratives through storyboards, helping to plan the visual flow…
Storyboard Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates sequential visual narratives that plan out scenes for film, animation, advertising, and games, translating…
Storyboard Director
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Creates detailed storyboards that visualize narrative flow. Bridges conceptual ideas and production execution.
Strategic Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advise organizations on high-level decisions to enhance overall performance by analyzing market trends, competitive…
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Develop and execute advanced talent sourcing strategies to build diverse, high-quality candidate pipelines for critical…
Strategy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Helps organizations define long-term strategic direction, evaluate market opportunities, and make critical decisions on…
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $47,320
Designs and implements periodized training programs to improve athletic performance, speed, power, agility, and injury…
Structural Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and analyzes structural systems for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures, ensuring they safely…
Stunt Performer / Stunt Coordinator
No Formal Education Needed · $39,150
Performs dangerous physical action sequences in film, television, and live shows, or coordinates and designs stunt…
Subtitler
Bachelor's Degree · $60,170
Creates captions and subtitles for video content, ensuring accuracy and cultural relevance.
Surf Instructor
High School Diploma · $46,800
Teaches individuals how to surf, focusing on safety, technique, and ocean awareness.
Survey Methodologist / Sampling Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Designs statistically rigorous survey instruments, sampling frames, and weighting methodologies for government…
Surveying Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $54,240
Assist surveyors in measuring and mapping land, collecting data using specialized instruments.
Sustainability Designer / Circular Design Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Integrates sustainability principles into product and service design, applying circular economy frameworks, lifecycle…
Swimming Pool Builder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $79,920
Design, excavate, and construct in-ground swimming pools including gunite, fibreglass, and vinyl liner types, managing…
Tailor
High School Diploma · $41,640
Creates, alters, repairs, or modifies garments for customers based on their specifications, needs, and preferences.…
Talent Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
A talent director casts actors for film, TV, theatre, and commercial productions by running auditions and weighing…
Talent Management Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Design and implement integrated talent management strategies that connect recruiting, onboarding, performance…
Talent Manager / Artist Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $82,890
Guides the career strategy of performing artists, athletes, or entertainers, managing bookings, contract negotiations,…
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