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 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.
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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.
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Freelance Writer
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.
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Web or Graphic Designer
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.
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Translator
Translators who work online might work for a translating company, or translate news stories and articles, webpages, and books.
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Customer Service Management
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.
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Crowdsourcing Manager
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.
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Android or iPhone Developer
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E-Book Publisher
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