How does this work?

Sustainalists for freelancers

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Join Sustainalists and become part of a global network. Build trust by adding your CV, past work, or a showreel so employers know what you can deliver.

Be found & offers

Media companies searching for crew in your area can find you in seconds. They’ll reach out directly to check your availability.

On site discussions

Use the built-in chat to discuss the assignment, how to deliver, and negotiate your fee. You decide whether to commit to the project.

Do work & deliver

Commit to delivering professional work on time. You know your city — making you the local expert media houses rely on.

Get paid

After delivery, log expenses like parking or equipment hire. Payments to you are handled securely through Sustainalists, boosting your ranking for future jobs in your area.

Get rated

Clients will rate your work, building your reputation for the next employer. Keep your portfolio updated and your profile active.

Joining Sustainalists is free and simple. As part of our global network, you can showcase your expertise by adding your CV, sharing past work, or uploading a showreel to build trust with international media houses.

Once your profile is live, media companies searching for professionals in your area will find you. They’ll contact you directly to check your availability and discuss potential assignments. Through our built-in chat tool, you can communicate seamlessly, negotiate your fee, define terms, and agree on how the work will be delivered.

As a local expert, your knowledge of your city is key to producing impactful stories with remote teams. Deliver your work on time as specified by the media house, and receive a rating for your efforts. Building a strong reputation within the Sustainalists community opens the door to future opportunities.

And here’s the best part: when you accept a job, Sustainalists doesn’t deduct anything from your fee. You’ll receive the full amount you agreed upon. So go ahead and list yourself!

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Find freelancers

Search instantly for Journalists, Camera Operators, Fixers, Translators and more – exactly where you need them. Browse profiles worldwide and see who is available in seconds.

Sign up & discuss

Create a free account to view CVs, reels, and past work. Contact freelancers directly through the built-in chat & see who you trust before you decide who to hire.

Create assignment

Agree on how, when, and where the work should be delivered, along with the fee. Once details are set, the freelancer decides if they want to commit to the project.

Delivery & payment

Once the job is delivered, the freelancer logs expenses and requests payment. You pay securely by card. Our 17% commission keeps the platform growing — while saving you costs from avoided trips abroad.

Rating the freelancer

When you pay via Sustainalists, you can leave a rating. Reviews become a trusted reference for other companies when choosing future freelancers.

Time. Money. Co2

Hiring locally saves travel, hotels, and transport costs. You also cut carbon emissions while your team stays focused on work back in your office.

Sustainalists makes finding top-tier media talent fast, cost-effective, and simple. Need a camera operator in Bangkok? A journalist in Sydney? Just search by city, and instantly access profiles, CVs, portfolios, and showreels to evaluate freelancers’ expertise—all without the expense of sending your own crew abroad.

Connect with freelancers worldwide through our built-in communication tool to discuss your project, negotiate terms, and finalize collaboration details. Once you’ve found the right match, create an assignment outlining the scope of work, deadlines, salary, and delivery expectations.

Payments are secure and straightforward—pay the freelancer’s fee and Sustainalists’ low commission via credit card. By hiring locally, you eliminate costs like flights, hotels, and car rentals, saving your budget for what matters most: delivering quality work.

Not only does hiring local freelancers save money, but it also reduces your carbon footprint. Sustainalists offers a smarter, faster, and more sustainable way to get the job done—keeping your team focused, your costs low, and your projects on schedule.