Hire local talent already on location:
Journalists, Camera Operators, Fixers, Translators…
Save time, costs and carbon dioxide.
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. It is faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally conscious.
Joining Sustainalists is free and simple. As part of our growing 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 platform 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.
Oh, 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’ve agreed upon. So go ahead and list yourself!
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.
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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.