Freelancer Network

Join The Daily Grind
Media Freelancer Network

We're building a network of talented photographers, videographers, editors, and creatives to collaborate on commercial, branding, fitness, automotive, corporate, podcast, and social media projects throughout San Diego.

Whether you're an experienced freelancer or an up-and-coming creative looking to gain real client experience, we'd love to learn more about you.

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01 Build With Us

Build
With Us

At Daily Grind Media, we're constantly expanding our creative team to support new client projects and ongoing monthly retainers.

Rather than hiring for one specific position, we're building a trusted network of freelancers we can confidently bring onto projects as opportunities arise.

If you're reliable, collaborative, passionate about creating great work, and eager to continue growing your craft, we'd love to connect.

A network of creatives who grow together — built on trust, craft, and the drive to make great work.

02 Opportunities

Types
Of Projects

The kinds of work our network takes on — across brands, industries, and formats throughout San Diego.

Photography
Videography
Video Editing
Podcast Production
Commercial Branding
Fitness Content
Automotive Content
Corporate Content
Events
Social Media Content
YouTube Content
03 The Application

Join
The Network

Tell us about yourself and your work. It takes a few minutes — every field helps us match you to the right opportunities.

Step 1 / 10 Basic Information
Step 01

Basic Information

Let's start with the essentials so we know who you are and how to reach you.

Step 02

Primary Role

What do you do? Select every role that applies to you.

Step 03

Experience

A little context on where you are in your creative journey.

How many years have you been creating professionally?
Are you currently a student?
Step 04

Portfolio

Please share 3–5 examples of your best work.

Work Samples (links)
What type of creative work are you most passionate about?
Step 05

Availability

Help us understand when and where you can shoot.

Which days are you generally available?
Are you available on short notice?
How far are you willing to travel?
Step 06

Software & Skills

Which tools do you work in? Select all that apply.

Step 07

Professional Experience

A quick read on how you work with clients and teams.

Have you worked with paying clients before?
Are you comfortable following creative direction and brand guidelines?
How do you prefer to work?
Step 08

Goals & Interests

Where you're headed, and what you'd love to work on with us.

What creative skills are you currently focused on improving?
Which opportunities are you most interested in?
Step 09

Communication

How should we reach out when the right project comes up?

Preferred method of communication when project opportunities become available
Step 10

Additional Information

Anything else you'd like us to know before you hit submit.

Please complete the required fields before continuing.

You're On Our Radar

Thank you for applying to the Daily Grind Media Freelancer Network.

Your information has been received. As new projects and client work come up, approved creatives in our network may be contacted when there's a fit for your skills and availability.

Submitting this application does not guarantee immediate or ongoing work — it adds you to our trusted network so we can reach out as the right opportunities arise.