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With a focus on speed, efficiency, and sustainability, we connect you to freelance talent already on location. From urgent stories to in-depth projects, we’re enabling smarter journalism & media production – why send your own crew when professionals already are on location. It is faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally conscious.
Join Sustainalists and be discovered by global media companies searching for talent in your area. Our platform connects news agencies and production companies directly with local professionals already on location—saving them time, cutting costs, and making journalism more sustainable.
List yourself to be found: it’s free! Set your own rates, keep 100% of what you earn, and decide your availability for each job. Whether you’re a journalist, camera operator, or fixer, Sustainalists helps you secure more assignments while supporting a smarter, greener approach to journalism.
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Sign us today and become a vital part in the growing Sustainalists network around the world. International media houses searching for crew in your area will find and contact you.