Top 9 Jobs to Work Remotely

 

The Internet has created a vast array of positions that can be filled from anywhere with a dependable Internet connection. From crowdsourcing to ghostwriting, translating to customer service management, you might be surprised how many different types of jobs are available on a remote basis.


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Email Marketer

Email marketers are responsible for designing email advertising campaigns, managing subscriber lists, and increasing their company's or client's reach. Email marketers may work for one company, or might work on a freelance basis for multiple different organizations.

Email marketers often have a background in marketing or public relations, and must have solid communication skills in addition to a familiarity with web and graphic design.


8
Promotional Video Maker

If you have a background in filmmaking and want to be location-independent, consider branding yourself as a promotional video maker.

Video is becoming more and more pervasive in today's media, and many companies are using video on YouTube, Vimeo, and even Facebook and Instagram as a form of promotion and advertisement.

In addition, many video campaigns require travel to different shooting locations, making the position ideal for someone looking to work remotely from a variety of different cities, or even countries.


7
Freelance Writer

From copywriting to content marketing to ghost writing, there are an abundance of freelance writing opportunities for those who dedicate the time to look.

Although it can be difficult to find a legitimate writing gig, once you tap into the right resources and start to accumulate a quality portfolio, it can be a good way to make a living while working from home or from a remote location.


6
Web or Graphic Designer

Many people make a living as web or graphic designers, whether working with a specific company or on a freelance basis for a variety of clients.

Although learning how to design websites or graphics can sometimes be a steep learning curve, there are a ton of resources online for those willing to dedicate the time.

In addition, in today's day and age nearly every business needs a website to succeed, so there are many opportunities for work.


5
Translator

If you are bilingual or proficient in a multitude of languages, you can find a job working as a translator. Many of these jobs can be done remotely, and also on a freelance basis.

Translators who work online might work for a translating company, or translate news stories and articles, webpages, and books.


4
Customer Service Management

Many companies, including online retail companies and other organizations based online, hire individuals to manage customer service requests.

If you've ever shopped online and seen a button to "Chat now for help!" or, "Send an e-mail for instant assistance," the person on the other end answering your questions is probably working remotely for the company.

Individuals with a background in retail, customer service, marketing or communications would be a good fit for this kind of job.


3
Crowdsourcing Manager

Crowdsourcing, or raising funds via sites like IndieGoGo and Kickstarter, is an extremely popular way of raising money for a variety of projects - from movies to music, charity projects to event organization.

As more and more people, as well as prominent companies, turn to these platforms, there has been a need for those with sales, marketing, social media, and general "people" skills to help raise money.

Often called crowdsourcing "producers" or managers, these people can work from anywhere with a good Internet connection.


2
Android or iPhone Developer

Those with a background in computer science or software engineering might consider becoming an Android or iPhone developer, working to design and troubleshoot mobile apps. With an Internet connection and the appropriate design software, this type of job can be done from anywhere.


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E-Book Publisher

There is a big market for e-books, as less and less people shop at book stores to buy hard-copy books. The burgeoning e-book market has created space for new authors to publish their work, and also for those familiar with the Internet to learn the trade of e-book publishing.

Successful e-book publishing requires strong marketing skills as well as a fluency in social media, but it is a position that can be done completely online from anywhere in the world.

By Alison Doyle
Job Searching Expert