Fractional and freelance staffing in North America
Explore interim solutions
Through our exceptional networks of talent, our interim solutions can provide shortlists of suitably qualified freelancers and contractors rapidly, getting you on the right track without delay.
Drive business change or major projects forward
Freelance talent is a flexible way to resource your marketing, creative and sales teams. You can recruit experienced professionals very quickly in a variety of ways:
These marketing, creative and sales professionals are brought into your business on a temporary basis for a number of reasons, such as maternity cover, to manage specific projects and initiatives, cover staff absences or provide expertise during transitional periods such as mergers or restructuring.
- Flexible hourly rates
- Conversion fees disclosed up front
Why consider a fractional or freelance hire?
Bringing in additional resource to any team requires thought, internal discussions and ultimately budget sign off. Sometimes having an interim alternative can allow a business to tackle immediate challenges without committing a long-term solution.
Some of the main reasons why we see businesses bringing in interim talent include:
Headcount and budget constraints
Address immediate needs without long-term commitments.
Quick access to specialists and niche skills
Engage experts with niche skill sets on short notice.
High degree of flexibility
Adapt to changing business needs with short-term contracts. Whether this be on a day rate or a fixed term contract.
Cover expected and unexpected absences
Fill gaps due to resignation, parental leave, sick leave or project-specific demands.
Make the business case for a permanent hire
Assess the role that needs to be filled and provide evidence that it is required
Access to experienced talent
Interim professionals are ready to hit the ground running
How can your business benefit from hiring freelance talent?
We’ve worked on some of the highest profile hires in the sector, and have a knack for always delivering results
Are you looking for a job?
If you are looking for a freelance marketing, creative or sales job, you can check out all our live opportunities here. We work with clients around the world from our offices in New York, across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
talk to us about your requirements
If you have a role you would like to speak to us about, please submit the details here.
Roles we typically recruit for include:
Marketing
- Freelance Marketing Consultant
- Fractional CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)
- Brand Strategist
- Growth Marketing Specialist
- Product Marketing Manager
Digital
- Digital Marketing Manager
- PPC Specialist
- SEO Consultant
- Performance Marketing Analyst
- Affiliate Marketing Manager
- Marketing Automation Specialist
Creative and content
- Content Marketing Specialist
- Copywriter / SEO Copywriter
- Social Media Manager
- Creative Director
- Graphic Designer Video Content Creator
- Email Marketing Specialist
- Creative Director (art/ copy)
- Art Director
- UX/ UI/ Digital Product
- Packaging
Sales
- CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)
- Head of Growth
- Regional Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Account Manager
Frequently asked questions from our clients
You can hire freelancers across a wide range of specialties, including:
– Marketing Consultant, SEO Specialist, Content Marketer
– Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor
– Sales Consultant, Lead Generation Specialist, CRM Expert
Many freelance professionals are available to start immediately or within a few days. Timelines depend on the complexity of the role, your budget, and the availability of talent.
– Flexibility to scale based on project needs
– Faster hiring process
– Cost-efficiency with no long-term commitments or overhead
Work with vetted freelancers through trusted staffing partners or platforms. Always:
– Review portfolios and references
– Start with a trial project
– Set clear deliverables and timelines
Rates vary by role and experience. As a guide:
– Marketing Consultant: $75–$150/hr
– Copywriter: $50–$120/hr
– Graphic Designer: $40–$100/hr
– Sales Consultant: $60–$150/hr
A fractional marketing hire is a senior-level marketing professional – such as a Fractional CMO or Marketing Director – who works with your business part-time or on a contract basis. They provide strategic leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive.
Fractional marketers are ideal when you:
– Need strategic direction but don’t require a full-time CMO
– Are scaling quickly and need expert guidance-
– Want to improve ROI across marketing channels
– Are preparing for a product launch, rebrand, or market expansion
Fractional marketers typically work remotely or in a hybrid setup, collaborating closely with your internal team, agencies, or freelancers. They often lead strategy, oversee execution, and report on performance, just like a full-time leader, but with flexible hours and scope.
Most freelancers work remotely, but some are open to hybrid or on-site arrangements, especially in major cities.
Use tools like:
– Trello, Asana, or Monday.com for project management
– Slack or Zoom for communication
– Google Drive or Dropbox for file sharing
– Partner with a specialist staffing agency like Carter Murray
– Tap into your network or LinkedIn
Yes, many clients start with freelancers and later offer them permanent roles. Just ensure your contract allows for this transition.
When partnering with Carter Murray, our freelancers will be classified as W2 employees of Carter Murray. Therefore, Carter Murray assumes the responsibility of paying this talent, as well as handling all taxes and fees. The client is simply responsible for the all-encompassing hourly rate.
Why choose Carter Murray?
We’re growing rapidly because we understand the complexity of marketing and sales, inside-out. Since 2000, we’ve witnessed the transformation of these specialties first-hand –and we’ve worked hard to keep our knowledge up to date as the market has evolved. Our ability to consult with you and meet your hiring needs has remained throughout.
We cater to an incredibly diverse selection of roles, personality types, soft skills and markets, enabling us to develop careers and businesses, locally and globally.
So, whatever you need and wherever you need us, we have the knowledge and experience to support you.
Benefits
Our speed
For those business-critical roles covering mid to long-term planned and unplanned leave, we access our contracting market, and we can introduce you to specialist and generalist talent, based on your business needs, immediately
Our global footprint
We hire everywhere in the world through a network of international offices, giving you access to great marketing and sales talent, everywhere
Our candidate networks
For those business-critical roles covering mid to long-term leave, we access our contracting market and can introduce you to specialist and generalist talent, producing shortlists within 48 hours of briefing
Our enviable track record
We’ve worked on some of the highest profile hires in the sector, and have a knack for always delivering results
Our progressive attitude
We’re committed to empowering workforces and creating more diverse workplaces – and that’s what our marketing and sales consultants and interims can do
Connections
We recruit across many sectors through our sister companies Brewer Morris, Frazer Jones, Keller West and Taylor Root
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