A California-based confectionery startup is seeking an experienced confectionery product developer or food scientist to formulate a small-batch prototype for an innovative, high-concept premium candy project. ***IMPORTANT TIMELINE & HIRE NOTE:*** We are launching this job post today to review portfolios and run interviews over the next 14 days. The ideal candidate will be selected, the contract will be officially activated, and the secure Upwork escrow will be funded in exactly two weeks (around June 28). Please only apply if you are comfortable with this 2-week vetting window before physical work begins. Project Scope: • The Base (Client Provided): We have already sourced and purchased the professional, unflavored, un-crushed hard popping candy base (2mm–4mm pips). This will be shipped directly to your lab/workspace the moment you are officially hired. • The Challenge: We need to coat this popping candy with an external chili-lime powder and an FDA-approved metallic luster dust. • The Science: Because carbonated sugar is highly hygroscopic (moisture-seeking), you must formulate an invisible, anhydrous moisture barrier (such as a lipid-based film or specialized confectionery glaze) to wrap the core before applying the spice layer. This must prevent the candy from degassing, clumping, or losing its "pop." • Aesthetics: The final product must have a heavy, premium bite (thick, irregular "geode" style rocks) and a highly eye-catching, high-contrast metallic and chili-speckled exterior. • Flavor Profile: Infusing the system with a mouth-watering tropical fruit flavor/acid profile. Deliverables: 1. A finalized, scalable ingredient formulation sheet with step-by-step processing instructions that can be handed directly to a mid-tier commercial co-packer later. 2. 10 to 15 physical, finished sample pouches shipped to our headquarters in California for marketing and investor pitches. Budget: $800 (Fixed Price) Project Length: 2-3 weeks once the contract is activated in 14 days.

B2B Tech Publicist (Contract-to-Hire | Remote) About Us EstablishCred is a boutique B2B technology PR agency helping growth-stage and enterprise technology companies build credibility through earned media. We specialize in securing coverage, thought leadership, and executive visibility opportunities across top-tier and industry publications. Our clients span a variety of technology sectors including: * B2B SaaS * HRTech * Cybersecurity * Fintech * HealthTech / MedTech * B2B eCommerce * AI & Emerging Technology * Enterprise Software We are looking for an experienced publicist to join our team on a part-time contract basis with the goal of transitioning into a full-time leadership role within 60-90 days. Position Overview This is a remote contract-to-hire opportunity for a seasoned B2B Tech Publicist with established U.S. media relationships and a proven track record of securing earned media coverage. The ideal candidate has experience working directly with journalists, editors, podcast hosts, and industry influencers and understands how to position executives and technology companies for meaningful media opportunities. This role will begin at approximately 10 hours per week and scale quickly for the right person. Responsibilities * Develop and execute media outreach strategies for B2B technology clients * Build, manage, and leverage relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and podcast hosts * Identify and secure earned media opportunities across national, business, technology, and trade publications * Create compelling story angles, media pitches, and news hooks * Manage the full media relations process from outreach through placement * Track journalist conversations, opportunities, and outreach activity * Coordinate interview opportunities and media briefings * Monitor editorial calendars and industry trends for proactive opportunities * Communicate directly with clients on a bi-weekly basis regarding media opportunities, outreach efforts, and placement progress * Collaborate with internal account teams on strategy and campaign execution * Help clients build visibility across traditional media, industry publications, and thought leadership opportunities Required Experience * 2+ years of experience in Public Relations, Media Relations, or Journalism * Strong background working with B2B technology companies * Existing relationships with U.S.-based journalists and editors * Demonstrated success securing earned media placements * Experience pitching national business media, technology media, and trade publications * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong understanding of the media landscape and newsroom dynamics * Ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts Ideal Candidate You are someone who already knows who to call when a client has a great story. You understand the difference between a press release and a media-worthy narrative. You are comfortable speaking directly with clients, developing story angles, pitching journalists, and driving results without needing extensive oversight. Most importantly, you care about building long-term media relationships and securing earned coverage that creates real business impact for clients. Engagement Details * Fully Remote * Contract-to-Hire * Approximately 10 hours per week initially * Opportunity to transition into a full-time role within 60-90 days * Long-term growth opportunity with a rapidly growing B2B technology PR agency To Apply Please include: 1. A brief summary of your B2B technology PR experience 2. Examples of earned media placements you've secured 3. Industries you've worked within 4. Publications and journalist relationships you actively maintain 5. Why you're interested in a contract-to-hire opportunity "Applications generated entirely by AI without relevant experience examples will not be considered."

Project Summary: KDP Interior Layout & FormattingI am seeking an intermediate page layout designer to format a 60-page landscape-oriented digital document/ledger. The final file must be ready for KDP print upload.Key Project Requirements:Dimensions: $11 \times 8.5$ inches (Landscape format).Layout Style: Clean, minimalist, professional, and easy to read.Elements: The project contains text headers, bulleted lists, and several formatted tables/ledger lines for tracking information.Specific Pages: Page 1 is an elegant Title Page. Page 2 is a dedicated Dedication/Introduction page with a specific blockquote. Pages 3 through 60 are structured ledger and information tracking pages.Technical Needs: Strict adherence to KDP margins, bleed settings, and font hierarchies to ensure it passes the KDP print preview checker without errors.What I Will Provide to the Winning Freelancer:A complete, pre-formatted draft document with all the exact text and table structures.Clear guidelines on font preferences.Please provide a few examples of your past KDP interior formatting work (especially landscape or ledger layouts) with your proposal. I am looking to get started immediately.

We are a book retreat business located in the PNW, hosting immersive, multi-day getaways for readers who want to dive deep into a single book. Each retreat is built around a carefully chosen text and offers time to read, reflect, and engage through conversation and shared experience. We are seeking a skilled Instagram Growth Specialist to help us build our Instagram following, particularly within our target customer demographic. The ideal candidate will have experience in social media marketing and Instagram growth strategies, with a focus on content creation, engagement, and influencer outreach. Candidates who are readers and/or familiar with bookstagram / BookTok preferred. Responsibilities include developing and implementing effective growth strategies, creating engaging content, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize results.

I need a designer who does exceptional work. This is a labor benchmarking dashboard for a client in the senior living space, and the design has to be crisp, clean, and impressive. The kind of report someone opens and immediately trusts. Design is the most critical piece of this project. The hard part is that it has to serve two very different audiences at once. Senior executives who need it sharp, polished, and analytically credible, and operators on the ground who need it simple enough to use with zero translation. Nailing both is the job. The scope is a defined mock-up that then gets built in Power BI, so your designs need to be field-ready and clean to implement, not just pretty in Figma. This runs on a tight 2-4 week window once we start, so I need someone who can move fast without dropping quality. What I need from you: Lead the visual design in Figma. Layout, hierarchy, KPIs, filtering, drill-downs, conditional formatting, and how someone reads and acts on the data at a glance A portfolio of polished, front-end reports or dashboards that speaks for itself, ideally dense and metric-heavy ones Sharp eye for craft. Spacing, type, color, the details most people skip Comfortable presenting directly to clients while clearly representing my company. In these meetings you act on our behalf, as part of my team, not as a freelancer working for the client Able to turn work around quickly once we kick off Strong communicator both internally as we iterate on this, and externally to prepare updates for client meetings. An understanding of your experience designing top-end dashboard mock-ups. What is your approach? Logistics: Starting in August Around 10-15 hours across a 2-3 week window 2-3 rounds of client feedback To apply, send 2-3 of your strongest dashboard or report designs, your rate, and your time zone. Lead with the work.

I need a technical freelancer to focus on website optimization and increase traffic.

Seeking a professional photographer to capture the essence of our fraternity conference, taking place from July 15-19, 2026. The event will host around 550 attendees, offering a dynamic and engaging environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in event photography, particularly with large groups, and be able to deliver high-quality images that reflect the spirit of the conference. Please provide your portfolio and any specific requirements you might have.

We are seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to enhance our online presence through Google Ads and LinkedIn. The role involves creating engaging Webflow Landing Pages to drive conversions. The ideal candidate will have experience in internet and social media marketing, as well as marketing strategy. Mandatory is knowledge of Webflow; the landing pages must be created from scratch. Responsibilities include managing ad campaigns, analyzing performance metrics, and optimizing strategies for better results. Creating a report in collaboration with the client is a must-have ability.

Hello!! This is Shadow Productions. We are looking for a VFX Artist and CGI to do our indie show Shadow Vents! We are a very young production company and need someone desperately. We are willing to pay 35-55 dollars an hour. The thing we need most is monsters, explosions and another dimension. We need good communication.

Remote Appointment Setter / Lead Qualification Specialist (U.S. Based) We Don't Need Someone Who Can Just Make Calls. We Need Someone Who Can Turn Conversations Into Opportunities. Remote | United States Only Part-Time or Full-Time Available Base Pay + Bonuses + Performance Incentives About The Opportunity We work exclusively with hair salon owners across the United States. Our company helps salon owners grow, scale, partner, and in some cases prepare for acquisition or investment opportunities. We already have the lists. We already have the systems. We already have the proven results. What we need is someone who can consistently connect with salon owners, build relationships, gather information, and follow up until opportunities are either qualified or disqualified. This is not a "dial 100 numbers and move on" position. Success in this role comes from persistence, organization, and follow-up. Many of the opportunities we create happen on the second, third, fourth, or even tenth touchpoint. What You'll Be Responsible For: Outbound Calling Call salon owners from our provided database Navigate gatekeepers when necessary Introduce our company and create interest Identify decision makers Build rapport and establish credibility Information Gathering One of your primary responsibilities will be collecting and verifying: Owner's direct phone number Personal or preferred email address Best time to reach them Ownership structure Current business situation Interest level Follow-up preferences You should leave every conversation with more information than you started with. Appointment Setting: When appropriate, schedule qualified calls directly onto our calendar. You will be responsible for: Confirming contact information Ensuring prospects understand the purpose of the meeting Reducing no-shows Sending follow-up communications when needed Follow-Up This is where most appointment setters fail. We are looking for someone who understands that the fortune is in the follow-up. Responsibilities include: Calling prospects multiple times over weeks or months Following up on previous conversations Re-engaging owners who expressed interest Tracking all interactions inside our CRM Keeping opportunities moving forward Many salon owners are busy. Timing matters. The right person understands that "not now" doesn't mean "never." CRM Management: Every interaction should be documented. You will: Update call outcomes Enter notes Track follow-up dates Maintain clean contact records Keep our pipeline organized and actionable The Ideal Candidate You are: ✔ Comfortable speaking with business owners ✔ Naturally curious and skilled at asking questions ✔ Persistent without being pushy ✔ Excellent at follow-up ✔ Organized and detail-oriented ✔ Professional on the phone ✔ Self-managed and accountable ✔ Comfortable working independently Experience Preferred Appointment setting Cold calling Lead generation Business development Sales development representative (SDR) Inside sales Small business outreach Experience working with salon owners, beauty businesses, medical practices, agencies, consultants, or professional service firms is a plus. What Success Looks Like A successful appointment setter in this role: Builds genuine relationships with salon owners Collects valuable contact information Creates meaningful conversations Consistently schedules qualified appointments Maintains thorough notes Follows up relentlessly Turns cold contacts into warm opportunities Compensation Compensation is based on experience and performance. May include: Hourly pay Base pay Qualified appointment bonuses Opportunity bonuses Long-term growth opportunities Top performers will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as we expand. How To Apply Please send: A brief introduction Your relevant experience A voice recording introducing yourself as if you were calling a salon owner Your availability Your compensation expectations Most Important: Tell us about a time when persistent follow-up helped you create an opportunity that would have otherwise been lost. Because in this role, the follow-up is often where the deal begins.