Need a white paper, a website editor or SEO copy that actually lands? Post a job with Rachel’s List, where experienced freelance writers go to find serious projects.
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
→ Find freelance writers → Free to post → Live in 2 hours (once approved)
Trusted by 300+ brands and businesses
Why post with us?
Hiring a freelance writer doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, the speed of our service and reliable, high-quality talent makes it easy to find experienced freelance writers – without the faff.
Founder Rachel Smith has freelanced for over two decades, making her a keen spotter of great freelance talent for your project.
And there’s proof in the numbers:
- 550+ paying Gold or Starter members applying for roles
- 10-20 applicants for most remote, well-paid gigs
- 2300+ active, pre-approved freelancers in our network
- Thousands of jobs + gigs posted
- Hundreds of repeat hirers: brands, corporates, agencies, editors
“Better than other jobs boards”
71% of job-posters surveyed in 2025
- Fast to post Fill in the form (2 mins) and we approve within 2 hours
- Instant reach Ads hit freelancers’ inboxes twice daily (10am, 3pm)
- High response rates Well-paid, remote ads get 20+ applications in hours
- Direct contact Hire directly. No middleman, no hidden fees.
Not sure what to pay a freelancer?
Grab our pay rates report.
Packed with suggested rates for content, copywriting, editing and more.
“I’d heard amazing things about Rachel’s List, but was blown away when I tried it myself. Within the first hour of posting, I had 20+ high-quality writers reach out! The hardest part has been narrowing down such a strong pool of talent.”
Nikita Morell
Business owner + copywriter
How it works
Step 1
Complete the job form (See ‘How to write a great job ad’ for tips)
Step 2
Post free (or purchase add-on packs for extra oomph and visibility)
Step 3
After approval, your ad goes live and is promoted for two weeks
Step 4
Applications hit your inbox, often in hours (if it’s well paid + remote)
Need our help with any of the above? Contact Rachel or the RL team.
How to find great freelance writers
At Rachel’s List, we make it simple, connecting you FAST with Australia’s best freelance journalists, professional content writers and copywriters of all kinds. We also have:
- PR consultants across all industries
- Magazine reporters, sub-editors
- Editors in print, book publishing and corporate
- SEO specialists, UX experts, brand and content strategists
- Comms specialists, content marketers, digital marketers
- And even podcast producers!
What it costs to post a job or gig
Post a FREE job or gig
Live for 30 days + promo. Includes Rachel's free ad copy edits
→ Best if... you're happy to wait and see who applies
→ Best if... you're happy to wait and see who applies
$0
Only Way Is Up Pack
Featured at the top of the jobs board for immediate visibility
→ Best if... you're hiring to a deadline and want it seen fast
→ Best if... you're hiring to a deadline and want it seen fast
$95*
Time To Shine Pack
A dedicated email, spotlighting your ad to our entire freelance database
→ Best for... high-quality roles where reach really matters
→ Best for... high-quality roles where reach really matters
$295*
*Including GST.
How to write a great job ad
We’ve written hundreds of ‘em – and here’s what makes our members stop scrolling + start applying:
- Length: Keep it short + scannable; eg, succinct paras, 1-line bullets
- Location: Remote jobs / gigs consistently outperform on-site roles
- Pay: Be transparent on payment and offer a fair budget/rate
- Clarity: Spell it out with headers — What we need / Who you are
- CTA: End with How to apply and keep it simple.
*Fun fact
Over half the gigs posted on Rachel’s List last year were remote, freelance or short-term. And a huge chunk of those pulled in 10-30 strong applications in just days. Want the same in your inbox?
Here’s what our job-posters say
Questions, questions
Common job-poster worries (and why they don’t apply here)
What if I get people who aren't a good fit?
Not a chance. Because we’re niche and our members are pre-vetted, your inbox won’t be full of irrelevant applicants or proposals. And in the rare case you don’t get the right fit, you can repost quickly — at no extra cost to you.
I don’t have time to write a job ad.
No worries – that’s our zone of genius. Swing us a few scribbled bullet points or give us a quick call and we’ll draft an ad for you that’ll get results.
Can I pay a writer with backlinks or exposure?
Nope. If you’re not able to pay writers for content it’s best to advertise elsewhere, as job-seekers here are professionals used to being paid reasonable rates for their work.
How much does it cost to post an ad?
It’s completely free! We’ll promote your ad across our socials and newsletters too, so it doesn’t just sit quietly on a jobs board.
Want your ad to stand out from the crowd? Purchase Only Way Is Up Pack ($95 inc GST), which features your ad at the very top of the jobs board. For maximum visibility, our Time To Shine Pack ($295 inc GST) showcases your ad in a dedicated sales newsletter sent to our entire database — perfect for roles where quality and speed matter.
Can I post perm or part-time jobs?
Absolutely. Our core membership are freelancers but we find there is a proportion who switch between perm / full-time / part-time work and freelancing. Our jobs board is free to post on, so it’s definitely worth putting your job up so as many people can see it as possible.
How can I avoid flaky freelancers?
This is why Rachel’s List exists. Our members value reliability, deadlines, and quality. Editors and publishers return here because they trust the talent.
Why not just use LinkedIn or Fiverr?
Those platforms give you everyone. Rachel’s List gives you the RIGHT people: engaged, skilled Australian freelancers actively looking for work. We’re often told we’re the best site to find freelance writers – and it’ll cost you $0 to try us out.
I’ve never hired a freelancer before.
You don’t need to be an expert. Post your job or gig, let freelancers apply or send a proposal to you, and take it from there. Negotiations, contracts and payments all happen off-platform, directly with your chosen freelancer.
Isn’t this just another job board?
Not at all. Rachel’s List is trusted, community-driven – and run by long-time freelance journalist + copywriter Rachel Smith, who’s been connecting freelancers and job-posters for well over a decade.
Jobs and gigs posted on Rachel’s List typically attract top freelancers. We’re talking senior journalists, B2B writers, SEO copywriters, professional content writers and strategists, highly skilled PRs, experienced editors… and that’s just for starters. This isn’t a generic jobs board; it’s where serious pros hang out.
What if I just want early-career writers?
We have a pool of newer freelancers through our Starter membership – which is great if you’re open to emerging talent at more junior rates. Simply post your ad using our form and we’ll do the rest. Entry level or junior job ads are also sent to a range of trusted university academics who share your ad directly with their top students.
Do your freelancers know about / use AI?
A large number of our senior Gold members have been training in AI tools for several years. They have cutting-edge skills but more importantly, are adept at blending AI efficiency with human creativity, so there’s zero drop in quality.
