How to Find Gig Jobs

Did you know almost 45% of Americans have a side hustle in 2023? Whether it’s for monetary reasons, or the chance to flex creative and entrepreneurial muscles, it’s clear that gig jobs are here to stay. But how do you find a gig job? We’re here to help! 

Reach out and grow your networks

If you have a specific gig in mind (maybe you want to write music or design websites), you should reach out to people you already know. The easiest way to start is by posting on LinkedIn. Let your connections know you are looking for new opportunities and briefly outline your skills and services. See a gig job you’re interested in? Check to see if you already know someone at the company. No? What about any third-party connections? Yes? Amazing! Reach out to your mutual and ask if they can introduce you. You know the old saying ‘It never hurts to ask’? Make that your new life mantra. 

Head to TikTok

Social media isn’t just for posting your life updates anymore. Instead, these platforms are becoming the go-to source for information - slowly replacing search engines when it comes to people doing research. More and more companies are using their social channels to announce job opportunities and content creators and recruiters are providing useful gig insights. Insights range from current job listings, how to utilize your skills, and even step-by-step instructions to starting your own side hustle. We recommend searching through hashtags and following a few to stay up-to-date. A few of our favorites include:
#sidehustle
#workfromhome
#financialfreedom
#entrepreneur 

Join our Creative Guild

At Reel Story, we are building a Creative Guild to connect gig workers and creatives with authors and publishers. Our talented creatives help us develop immersive and interactive books - the next iteration of digital reading. Authors and publishers come to us and our guild of graphic designers, illustrators, musical artists, and more, to bring treasured tomes to life. It’s a great creative outlet, plus you get paid! We call that a win-win. To sign up, head to our contact page and drop us your info.