Network includes subject matter experts from around the world

Today, Contently announced that its network of freelance content creators has expanded to include more than 100,000 journalists, graphic designers, photographers, researchers, content strategists, and videographers.

“Producing the best content means being able to find the best content creators,” said Contently’s vice president of content, Sam Slaughter. “The size and quality of our network, combined with the technology we’ve created to manage it, means that we are able to offer our clients something no one else can: access to the right people in the right places, with the right expertise to create stories that are truly unique to their brand.”

Contently freelancers have worked with thousands of top-tier publications and brands, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Telegraph, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and National Geographic. The network includes creators and experts in dozens of different content formats—everything from social media to longform research to film production and editing.

Contently currently has freelancers located in more than 60 countries and over 1,000 cities globally. For global content marketing operations like Coca-Cola, GE, and Expedia, the scope of Contently's talent network is a valuable tool for transcreation and localization services.

"The scale and expertise of Contently's talent network is a huge differentiator for them,” said Rebecca Lieb, an industry analyst. “The majority of marketers say their biggest content marketing challenge is their ability to source enough quality content. A global network of talent addresses this pain point head-on.”

"Contently's talent network has been a valuable resource for supplementing our in-house team with subject matter experts," said Rhian Nicholson, Global Editor of JLL Real Views. “Creating insightful and well-written articles on the big trends shaping the real estate industry is a critical part of our content strategy for JLL Real Views. With Contently’s network of creators we’re able to tap creatives who specialise in the areas we cover and understand our objectives.”

Of equal importance to the size of the network is the niche subject matter expertise. Contently freelancers have in-depth knowledge about topics ranging from healthcare and B2B tech to finance, cuisine, fashion, and hundreds more. All freelancers who are selected to work with Contently customers are closely trained, vetted, and overseen by Contently’s in-house talent team.

“Through Contently I’ve had the opportunity to create infographics for great brands like GE and The Trade Desk,” said Contently freelance graphic designer Niege Borges. “As a full-time freelancer I appreciate Contently’s commitment to treating creatives fairly, including fair pricing, prompt payment, and hands-on account management to ensure the process goes smoothly for both the brand and the creator.”

“Contently was founded during the peak of content farms exploiting writers, paying $5 for a garbage article made for SEO robots,” said Slaughter. “The company is grounded in the idea that telling interesting and engaging stories is hard, and the people who can do it well should be compensated fairly for that skill. The fact that we’re helping thousands of freelancers make a living though their craft while helping our customers share their stories is a real source of pride for us.”

Read the full story of Contently’s talent network here.

About Contently

Contently is a technology company that helps enterprise companies create results-driven content by providing them with smart technology, vetted creative talent, and proven expertise. Visit contently.com for more information. Visit contently.com/strategist for trends and insights on the content marketing industry.

ContentlyAnn Fabens-Lassen, 267-738-2978ann@contently.com