As an editor, Rachel’s List put me in touch with some talented full-time employees and contractors. Thumbs up to this service. Natasha Dickins, editor + maker, www.littleredindustries.com
I’ve found it an extremely useful tool when trying to find good people FAST. The speed and immediate access is the key point – responses can happen within minutes. The fact Rachel has vetted the people on the List (even to a small degree) is also useful. Lisa Sinclair, Acting Editor, www.foxtel.com.au
Really impressed at the high quality applicants I received from a single ad on Rachel’s List. Far and away superior to other recruitment sites I have tried. The customer service is also unbelievably good, it really is the whole package. There is no need to go anywhere else. Thank you! Paul Mitchell, www.womeninpop.com
Thank you for the listing on your entry level database for a newsletter and social media writer. We’re getting some very good responses. Rabbi Dovid Slavin, Our Big Kitchen, www.obk.org.au
We looked for a journalist/sub using the major job sites, and the best candidate by far came to us via The List. Richard Garfield, Managing Editor, www.apnedmedia.com.au
We just put a job on Rachel’s List for writers and bloggers. It was brilliant and we had heaps of good submissions. Thank you! Michael Harry, Editor, www.executivestyle.com.au
I was pleasantly overwhelmed by the high number of quality candidates who responded to my ad for freelance work on Rachel’s List. The hardest part was choosing someone, given so many were more than suitable. Sam Butler, www.choice.com.au
Rachel’s List is the first place I think of when I’m in an editorial resourcing bind. Followed religiously by an army of experienced freelancers, I know I’ll find a sub or an editor within a couple of hours of posting an ad. Trisha Valliappan, publisher, www.federationpress.com.au
As a freelance editor, I often need other great freelance writers and subs to work on various projects. No matter what skills or knowledge I’m looking for, Rachel’s List always delivers the goods and I generally have my pick of fantastic freelancers within a day of posting a position on the site (often within a few hours!). Because of my positive experience, I frequently recommend Rachel’s List to other editors looking for staff. Michelle Bateman, creative strategist, writer + editor, www.michellebateman.com
I posted an editorial position on Rachel’s List at 11:36am and had my first of many great applications at 12:00pm. Can’t ask for more than that. Toby Heap, H2 Ventures
Rachel’s List was the go to when we needed a new freelance editor. We received lots of applications and every single one of them was in the ball park. We ended up offering the job to the first person who applied. Too easy! Sara Mulcahy, plump+spry, www.plumpandspry.com.au
We had a sensational response from the short job posting we placed for a business writer. The quality of candidates has been fantastic and we have filled the position in under 24 hours! We’ll definitely be in touch in the future with any further freelance requirements. Clare Murphy, Founder and Managing Editor, www.contentempire.com.au
I can highly recommend Rachel’s list as a quick and effective way to find writers. I posted my ad on a Friday afternoon and by evening had an inbox full of replies! Cindy Sciberras, formerly of the Sport and Recreation at education.nsw.gov.au
The List has been an absolutely invaluable tool for me to find star employees for short and long term projects. I’ve often posted job adverts on the usual suspects and not received the same calibre of responses as I receive from The List. Because it is word of mouth, passed on from people immersed in Australia’s publishing industry, you can be assured of being connected with some great people with real talent. Michelle Hespe, Director, www.publishingbychelle.com
Great service. I have had a tonne of responses. Andy Ford, www.bauer-media.com.au
Rachel’s List brought instant results in our search for a casual sub. By the dozens. Highly recommended. Tina Perinotto, Managing Editor, www.thefifthestate.com.au
When looking for new writers and editors, Rachel’s List is always the first place I turn. The responses start tumbling in, often within minutes, and the quality of applicants is always a league ahead of what I’d receive from an advert on a general jobs website. I can’t recommend it highly enough! Richard Ryan, content director
Your list has been invaluable to me, both as a job-seeker and a job-poster. I have found so many quality jobs through The List, and it was no surprise that when it came time for me to post a job I received a number of talented applicants in the first couple of hours. Thank you for all the hard work you’ve done for us over the years. Erin Delaney, journalist + editor
Rachel’s List is a godsend to many in magazine production who require sub-editors, writers or designers for long or short-term projects. Rachel vets her List members carefully to ensure they are industry professionals with high-calibre skills, and it is the only such resource that allows editors to reach a select group of freelance journalists. Responses you receive are highly suitable – a luxury that a job search engine or even a recruitment agency cannot provide. The List functions as great industry word of mouth and every post results in successful outcomes for editors in search of permanent or temporary staff. Lisa Thomas, communications professional
Rachel’s List puts a range of quality journalists at your fingertips and is perfect too if you need a sub, editor or writer to fill a full time role. It’s also an easy way to discover a new range of freelance writers. It’s my first go-to resource. Kathy Buchanan, Senior Editor, www.readersdigest.com.au
I can’t thank you enough for doing this. Seriously. Whatever you’re making from it isn’t nearly what it’s worth to all of us in the industry – especially these days. Haki Crisden, sub-editor
Rachel’s List has proved an invaluable tool in knowing what is out there – especially when it comes to jobs that are normally only published via an intranet. Luke Malone, reporter and producer
As a freelance writer across various industries I have found the List absolutely invaluable over many years. Not only have I found jobs and new contacts through it, but it helps me feel connected to the freelance writing world, knowing what kind of work is available and on offer. Freelance writing can be a lonely gig, but the List has helped me and countless others stay connected. Victoria Lea, Six Black Pens
An amazing resource for journalists and editors alike. Helen Signy, journalist and communications professional, writemedia.com.au
Your list has been a terrific way for me to find work and, as a mum, is an ideal way to find interesting work that can be balanced with my other demands. Kirsty de Garis, media and communications professional
Not more than two weeks after arriving back in Australia after a 5 year absence, I found a job through Rachel’s List. Initially, it was a 2 week contract that became a part-time gig and then within 4 months, a full time job. Basically, I turned up and never left. The List paved a trusted path in to a workplace for both me and my employer, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! Victoria Hannaford, journalist, twitter.com/vhannaford
What I love about the list is that it’s genuine, with real jobs from major publishers. I also like that you are ‘filtering’ the people who join it. Sue White, freelance writer, suewhite.com.au
About a year ago Rachel sent out a job alert about blogging. I contacted the person and, after negotiating about pay, have been working for her for the last year. I now blog for 5 small businesses and it has turned in to my own small businesses. I love it and it was exactly what I was looking for – writing work where I can be at home with my kids. I can’t tell you how appreciative I am of the ‘List’ and the opportunity it has given me. Victoria Brown, journalist
I’ve found staff through the list – and seen my own job advertised on it! It’s been invaluable to keep an eye on what is happening out there in media land. Anna Gibson, freelancer
Rachel, just a quick note to say thanks so much for all the work that you’ve forwarded my way. I did an eight-week casual subbing role at Key Media, and then another subbing role The Knot Magazine. I’m full-time now, but I just wanted to say a big thanks as the List has been a really big help to me! Hayley Beullens, web developer and digital marketer, We Do Digital
You listed a job teaching editing in USQ’s distance program. I applied, got the gig and am still working with them. Thank you for your work in running this List. I think it’s terrific and have recommended it to others. Pamela Hewitt, editor and teacher, emendediting.com
The List is great. It alerts members to job opportunities, helps freelancers feel connected to a wider network of people and, to a smaller extent, informs them about what’s happening where. Bronwyn McNulty, Freelancer
I’ve been on The List for about a year and this has led to a couple of freelance subbing jobs for me, which I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. Virginia Muzik, writeNOISE Communications
It’s an invaluable service and very encouraging to know there’s work out there if needed. Gary Smith, freelancer
I scored regular jobs and a freelance gig from the List – I think it’s important there’s a central ‘body’ for these sorts of editorial roles. Amelia Dalton, Freelancer
I’ve been freelancing for three weeks and in that time The List has brought me three weeks’ worth of work! It’s a fantastic insider tool that alerts you to opportunities that often aren’t advertised anywhere else. Rebecca Whish, writer
I love knowing what’s ‘out there’ as so many jobs seem to be distributed only in certain circles. Knowledge is power, so just having a bit more info about job possibilities is invaluable. Working as a freelancer can be very much a solo effort, and can feel as though you’re totally on your own. But knowing a bit more about what’s going on – and that there are others in the same boat – really is quite reassuring. Annette Campbell, journalist
I have found the List a fantastic avenue for work. One of the jobs that came up on the List now provides me with a well-paid regular gig. Carla Caruso, author and journalist, www.carlacaruso.com.au
At the time of the GFC til now Rachel’s List has been a godsend. Parisha Coleman, marketing and communications specialist
They reckon over 80 percent of jobs aren’t advertised, and yet you’re finding a way to get a few that otherwise wouldn’t be, out to us. Naomi Hart, writer, hartsyard.com.au
