Here are examples of freelance jobs that require little to no special skills for you to offer. These are services that can be done by anyone who has access to a smartphone and computer. Some of these jobs can even be done in person. Many of these jobs share similar skills. Consider ramping us these skills on jobs that don’t have such a steep learning curve to make the transition easier and allow you to work on other skills for more complex jobs.
Learn about each job below. Scroll to the section that most interests you - Writing (1-9), Modeling (10-12), Video and Audio (13-15), Support/Assistant (16-20), Education (21-23), and Other (24-25).
WRITING
1. Copy Writing
If you enjoy writing in a more business-oriented way, Copy Writing will allow you to work with companies to help drive sales or leads. Copy Writers use action words and emotions to drive people to take action. These can be before websites, social media, ads, and emails.
2. Content Writing
Content Writing is writing for specific content like a blog, article, or white paper. Content writing shares a story along with more detailed information to educate readers. Content writing takes on a longer form to engage readers for a longer amount of time.
3. Technical writing
Technical writing is perfect for someone who already loves technology and knows a lot about how things work. Technical writing allows you to use your skills to write easy to understand guides, user manuals, how to’s, FAQ’s, and web pages for for technical products.
4. Product Description Writing
Everything you see being sold online has a product description. All products have to have a description about what it is to give quick information to a customer as well as improve SEO so people find the product on search engines.
5. Blog Writing
Blog writing falls within content writing, but has become a huge freelance job. If you enjoy writing and doing research, you can work on blogs (like this) for people who are providing a service or sharing information. Blogs can be as short as 250 words while others can be over 1,000 words.
6. Proofreader
If you’ve always loved grammar, being a proofreader is an easy job to get started. Content and copywriting are huge industries, but not everyone who writes is able to proofread their work. A proofreader will catch and fix any spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
7. Transcriptionist
Transcriptionists transcribe audio into written text for many purposes from podcasts, videos, medical meetings, and more. It’s crucial to have good listening skill and be a fast at typing to make the job easier. It’s a job that can be done with no previous experience.
8. Scopist
A scopist is a proofreader for court reports. During a court hearing, a stenographer will write out the court hearing. After this, a scopist will go over the reports and fix the report from questionable materials and formatting with proper punctuation and formatting.
9. Ghost writer
Ghost writers are hired by individuals who want their name to be on a book or article, but not actually write this. A ghost writer will write the content based on the requirements of that person and their name will not appear on the published work. It’s very similar to the other writing jobs.
MODELING
10. Female Modeling
Female Modeling may seem intimidating, but this can be done by someone who’s had no experience. There is traditional modeling for high end brands, but there are modeling jobs for local businesses and online platforms.
11. Male Modeling
Similar to female modeling, male models are needed for local business and online platforms. They can even be used just for certain body parts like hands to hold certain products.
12. Voice Over Acting
If you’ve always been told you have a nice voice, look into voice acting. You can get started with your phone, but may want to upgrade to a better quality mic. Voice Actors can read audio books, short scripts, podcast intros, corporate messages, and training materials.
VIDEO & AUDIO
13. Video Editing
YouTubers, social media influencers, and companies create videos, but don’t have time to edit their video. Video Editing takes a bit of practice, but there are free softwares that you can use to learn this skill. As you work on projects, you’ll get faster.
14. Audio Editing
Podcasting has become a huge industry and podcasters need someone to edit their podcast. Similar to video editing, this is a skillet hat takes a bit of practice, but can be picked up quickly.
15. User Generate Content Creator
User Generate Content (UGC) is social media content created by a normal person that is shared by the company that hired you. It’s great if you enjoy creating social media but don’t want to have your own account or be an influencer. Just create the video, share it with the brand, and that is all.
SUPPORT/ASSISTANT
16. Online chat support
Online chat support is a huge business with so many online shopping platforms. Most websites have chat support, and people do these jobs from home. Most companies will have the training to help you with common chat support questions.
17. Technical Support
Similar to technical writing, you can help people with technical support if you are a technology buff. This can be online, similar to chat support, but for more specific technology questions.
18. Social Media Virtual Assistant
With the rise of influencers, jobs to be an influencer or accounts social media virtual assistant have risen. These jobs help to analyze posts, brainstorm campaigns and post photos and videos on social accounts. It’s great for someone who is organized and understands social media platforms.
19. Appointment Setting
The sales industry requires a lot of moving parts, from generating leads to meeting with those leads. Appoint setters can help salespeople who have found leads set up times to talk to those leads. It can also be applied to other industries.
20. Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants help individuals or companies with administrative type work. This can be sending emails, setting up meetings, following up with emails, and even providing creative assistance. It’s great for someone who is very organized and good with computers.
EDUCATION
21. Tutor
If you have any special education or are a teacher looking to make extra money, online tutoring is a great option for a freelance job. You can help students from any age range on any topic you are comfortable with. There are platforms that connect you with students.
22. Foreign Language Teacher
If you are bi-lingual, you can use your skills to teach others another language. This can be helpful for people learning a language to talk to someone who also knows that language. There are platforms that can connect you to people wanting to learn the language you know.
23. English as A Second Language Teacher
Teaching English as a Second Language can seem like something that requires a lot of skills, but the platforms that host teachers and students have great training programs. As long as you are a quick learning and like working with children, this is a great side job.
OTHER
24. Data Entry
Data entry is a job that takes raw data, usually on paper, and enters it into a database, to digitize the data for companies to use to analyze. Data may also be entered from phone calls or recordings.
25. Food and Grocery Delivery
If you have a car, an easy side job to get started on is food and grocery delivery. Most grocery stores have grocery delivery as an option because of COVID, and most restaurants allow delivery. You will need to use your smart phone to get orders and GPS to know where to go, but other than that, you just have to drive.
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