Three Tips To Help You Find Your Next Gig on Storyhunter

If you’re on Storyhunter, chances are you’re a super talented content creator. But how do you stand out among a sea of qualified media professionals? We reached out to some of the most successful freelancers on our platform to hear their advice on making a lasting impression and securing brand opportunities.

Share Your Most Relevant Work Samples

Who’s the pitch for? Is it a travel company, luxury retailer, non-profit organization? Make sure to showcase and share your most relevant work with the brand you’re looking to create content for. “If you do not have any examples, then send something as close as you can, and assure them that you are confident about taking this job,” said filmmaker Naotomo Umewaka, who has worked with brands such as Starbucks, Udemy, and Duke University.

Get Specific

Have an idea for a pitch? The key is to research the company and tailor your pitch accordingly. “When pitching an idea, think about what they want to hear, what story they want for their audience,” said award-winning Storyhunter filmmaker John Dickie who’s worked with GoPro, InsureTech Connect and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation among others. “Does it fit? Will it stand out, especially on a social media feed? Try and think like them.”

After researching the company, grab their attention with a catchy headline and a bang-on-topic opening line. National Geographic posted a call out for pitches on Storyhunter for a new Explorer Investigation series. John pitched a story about turtle egg poaching in Mexico. “It was a good story, and I had the experience, but the commissioner said she loved the first line of the pitch: “A stunning amphibian phenomenon wrapped up in a rural crime drama.”

NatGeo selected John from more than 300 applicants.

Get Personal

Do you have a noteworthy connection with the story or place? As a cinematographer and drone pilot, Aaron Fedor, who’s captured drone footage over iconic New York sites, says he pays particular attention to the shoot location. “The fact that you have already worked or flown in a location the client is asking for is a huge relief to them, and nine times out of 10 that will get you the job,” he said, “because they won’t have to worry about regulations and restrictions in that location.”

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By Shivan Sarna, Head of Stories