Freelance & contract hiring
Hire Freelance Writers
Hire freelance writers for contract and project work. Post a contract job in 5 minutes and shortlist candidates on BetterJobs.
- Post in 5 minutes
- AI-written job description
- GST invoice
How to hire Freelance Writers
Post a contract or project-based job for writers on BetterJobs. Mark it as Contract, set the duration and budget, and shortlist applicants in your pipeline. BetterJobs connects you with candidates; you agree terms and payment directly with them.
Why BetterJobs
Why employers choose BetterJobs to hire Freelance Writers
- 01
Contract jobs
Post fixed-term or project jobs and state the duration clearly.
- 02
Post in 5 minutes
One sentence is enough to publish a complete job for writers.
- 03
AI-written job description
Unique, SEO-ready descriptions generated in-house for every job you post.
- 04
Live matching count
See how many matching writers are available while you post.
- 05
Applicant pipeline
Applied → Shortlisted → Interview → Offer → Hired, with full history.
- 06
Resume database
Search profiles by skill, city and experience; unlock contacts with credits.
How it works
Hire freelance writers in 3 simple steps
- 1
Describe the role in one line
Type it the way you’d say it — “Need 3 writers, 2+ years, ₹40–60k”. Our assistant fills in the job and asks only what’s missing.
- 2
We write and publish the job
A unique, Google-ready job description is written for you and goes live on BetterJobs and Google Jobs.
- 3
Shortlist, interview and hire
Applicants land in your pipeline. Shortlist to unlock contacts, move candidates to interview and offer.
Skills to look for in freelance writers
Add these while posting and we highlight matching candidates.
- SEO writing
- Copywriting
- Blogging
- Technical writing
- Editing
- Research
Plans & pricing
Start hiring freelance writers on the Free plan
Post your first job free. Upgrade any time for more jobs, longer validity and resume-database credits — every purchase comes with a GST invoice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hire freelance writers?+
Post your job, choose “Contract” as the job type, and mention duration and budget. Shortlisted applicants’ contact details unlock in your dashboard.
Does BetterJobs handle freelancer payments?+
No. BetterJobs helps you find and shortlist candidates. You agree the scope, timelines and payment directly with the freelancer.
What skills should writers have?+
Typical requirements include SEO writing, Copywriting, Blogging, Technical writing, Editing.
Do I need to write the job description?+
No — our in-house writer drafts it from your answers, and you can edit before publishing.
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