NewComma is more than just a platform—it’s a thriving community designed to empower African and Black creatives while connecting them with organisations and individuals seeking exceptional talent. Whether you're a creative professional looking to grow your career or a hirer seeking top-tier talent, NewComma offers unique benefits to both sides.

For Creatives

NewComma is tailored to support creatives across diverse disciplines, helping them showcase their work, connect with opportunities, and grow professionally. Here’s how NewComma benefits creatives:

1. Showcase Your Talent

• Build a professional portfolio that highlights your skills, services, and accomplishments.

• Advertise your services for booking directly on the platform (available to subscribers).

2. Access to Opportunities

• Discover a variety of listings, including full-time roles, freelance gigs, grants, residencies, and open calls.

• Subscribers can post up to five opportunities per month (or up to 15 opportunities with a Pro subscription) to share with the creative community.

3. Advanced Tools for Success

• Use the project builder to organise and present your work effectively. Subscribers enjoy access to an advanced version of this tool, along with in-depth analytics to track their performance.

4. Boost Your Visibility

• Boost your posts, projects, or opportunities to gain more visibility on the feed and Explore Page, reaching a larger audience.

5. Exclusive Perks

• Enjoy partner perks, such as discounts on creative services, free tickets to NewComma events, and access to longer feed posts to share your work.

6. A Supportive Creative Community

• Engage with a network of nearly 15,000 creatives who share ideas, collaborate, and inspire one another.

• Participate in NewComma’s monthly microgrant programme to receive funding for your projects.

For Hirers

NewComma makes finding and hiring creative talent easier, more efficient, and more inclusive. Here’s why NewComma is the go-to platform for organisations and individuals looking to hire:

1. Access a Diverse Talent Pool

• Connect with nearly 15,000 African and Black creatives from various disciplines, including visual arts, digital design, writing, performing arts, and more.

2. Flexible Hiring Options

• Direct Booking: Find freelancers using the Explore Page, review their services, and hire them directly through the platform.

• Opportunity Listings: Post job vacancies or creative opportunities like grants and residencies. You can:

  • Use NewComma’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to review applications and shortlist talent.

  • Boost an existing listing from another site to broaden its reach on NewComma.

3. Eliminate Hiring Bias

• By allowing candidates to apply through the ATS and using custom screening questions, hirers can focus on talent and skills rather than being limited by filtered searches.

4. Social Hiring Experience

• Engage with creatives on the feed to see their latest work, get to know them better, and discover trends and events happening in their regions for a more informed hiring process.

5. Enhanced Visibility for Listings

• Promote your job postings or opportunities across NewComma’s feed and social channels to reach a larger audience.

6. Cost-Effective Solutions

• Transparent pricing with competitive rates:

  • Opportunity listings cost $68 for two weeks or $132 for 30 days, with optional boosts for increased visibility.

Why Choose NewComma?

1. Representation Matters:

   • While focused on African and Black talent, NewComma welcomes global interaction, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups while maintaining diversity.

2. Community-Driven Approach:

   • NewComma fosters meaningful connections through its interactive feed, events, and a network of creatives and hirers.

3. Tailored Tools and Features:

   • From the project builder to the ATS, every feature is designed to simplify and enhance the creative hiring process.

4. Global Reach with Local Impact:

   • Whether you’re based in Ghana, South Africa, the UK, or beyond, NewComma bridges gaps and creates opportunities that span borders.

NewComma is where creativity meets opportunity. Join us today to elevate your career or find the perfect talent for your next project.