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Apr 6, 2025
Welcome to NewComma, your one-stop platform for finding exceptional creative talent. Whether you're looking for freelance professionals or full-time creatives, NewComma provides two tailored approaches to help you discover and connect with the right talent: Direct Booking and Opportunity Listings. Here's how each method works and what makes NewComma a powerful tool for hirers.
1. Direct Booking: For Freelancers
The Direct Booking feature allows you to connect and hire freelancers easily and efficiently.
How It Works
Filter and Explore: Use the Explore Page to filter talent by skills, location, and services offered. This feature helps you narrow your search to find the perfect fit for your project.
Review Services: Each creative’s profile includes detailed information about their services, portfolios, and previous work, giving you insight into their capabilities before you reach out.
Send an Inquiry: Once you've found a creative you’d like to work with, use the in-app messaging feature to send them an inquiry and discuss the project.
A Social Approach to Hiring
Hiring on NewComma is designed to be social and interactive.
Engage on the Feed: Interact with creatives on the platform’s feed to see their latest projects, updates, and posts. This allows you to build relationships and gain a more informed understanding of their work.
Discover What’s Happening Locally: Check out creative events and trends in your region to connect with relevant talent.
Best For:
The Direct Booking feature is ideal for hiring freelancers for specific projects, such as design work, photography, or one-off gigs.
2. Opportunity Listings: For Full-Time Roles, Grants, and More
If you're hiring for full-time roles or opportunities requiring applications, such as grants, residencies, and competitions, posting an opportunity listing is the best approach.
How It Works
Post Your Listing: Create a detailed opportunity listing, specifying your requirements, deadline, and other key details.
Application Options:
Choose to have candidates apply directly through NewComma and use our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage applications. The ATS allows you to:
Review applications and portfolios in one place.
Add custom screening questions to filter applicants based on specific criteria.
Message talent and build a shortlist.
Alternatively, use NewComma to boost an existing listing you already have on another site. When candidates see your opportunity on NewComma’s board, they’ll be directed to the external site to apply.
Pricing for Listings
Two-week listing: $68 (50 Comma Credits)
30-day listing: $132 (100 Comma Credits)
If you are subscribed to a NewComma membership, you will be allocated a monthly allowance of Comma Credits to spend on your listings.
Plus ($6/month): 150 Credits
Pro ($10/month): 250 Credits
Optional boosts are available to promote your listing on NewComma’s feed and Explore Page as well as external channels including Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter [X] and our newsletter, ensuring maximum visibility.
Key Benefits
Eliminate Bias: Unlike filtering talent directly on the Explore Page, this method allows you to discover a broader range of applicants, including those who might not appear in filtered searches.
Discover New Talent: Expand your reach to find creatives who may not have been on your radar otherwise.
Boost Visibility: Promote your opportunity across NewComma’s social channels to attract a larger pool of qualified candidates.
Flexible Application Options: Use NewComma’s tools for a seamless application process or direct traffic to your existing listing on another platform.
Best For:
Opportunity listings are ideal for hiring full-time employees, running competitions or grants, and managing complex application-based opportunities.
Choosing the Right Method
Here’s a quick summary to help you decide:
Feature | Direct Booking | Opportunity Listings |
|---|---|---|
Best For | Freelancers and one-off projects | Full-time roles, grants, residencies, and funds |
How to Hire | Search and book talent directly | Post a listing and receive applications or boost existing listings |
Portfolio Review | Review profiles on the Explore Page | Review applications and portfolios in the ATS |
Interaction Style | Social engagement on the feed | Structured application process or external redirection |
Added Features | In-app messaging, social approach to hiring | ATS, custom screening questions, social boosts |
Bias Reduction | Moderate | High |
Pricing | Freelancer's fee | $68 (2 weeks), $132 (30 days) |
Tips for Success on NewComma
Engage Regularly: Stay active on the feed to build connections and stay updated on creative trends.
Maximise Your Reach: Take advantage of NewComma’s social channel boosts when posting a listing.
Leverage the ATS: Use screening questions and filters to save time and find the best candidates for your opportunity.
With these tools and approaches, NewComma ensures you can find and hire the perfect talent for your needs, all while fostering meaningful connections with a vibrant creative community.
