Sift Talent Form

To ensure we contact you with the most relevant projects, please complete this form with as much detail as possible.

The form is conditional so you will only need to answer questions relevant to your area of expertise, but you can also skip over any that you don’t feel are relevant and focus on those marked with a (*).

If you are a company, please select the individual skills relevant to your expertise.

The form should take you 5-7 minutes to complete, and we appreciate your time.

If you have any questions or need help relating to this form, please contact our team at info@siftcreative.com.

Thank you, and welcome to the Sift community!

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General Information
Which version of the questionnaire do you want to fill out?*

Shortest Version (This will mostly just be the mandatory questions.)Full Version (You will see all relevant questionnaires on the questionnaire, but you can still skip any questions that are not marked required)
Which of the following best describes you?*

I am a freelancer.I am a university student.I am in a full-time role and exploring my options.Unemployed and looking for work.I am a business owner applying on behalf of my business.I am applying on behalf of another company or agency.Other
Name*

First NameLast Name
Company Name*
Company Type*

Production CompanyPost Production HouseCreative AgencyMarketing and Public Relations FirmVFX StudioOther
Job Title
Please do not abbreviate.
University*
What is your major and expected graduation date?*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
How would you like us to contact you for future projects?*
Have you ever worked with Sift before?*
About Me*
This can be as short as one sentence if you prefer such as "I am a camera operator and editor with ten years of experience filming and editing on-site and remote quick-turn around, sports content."
Personal Website
Must be a URL Link
Portfolio Link
Must be a URL link
LinkedIn
Must be a URL link
Instagram
Must be a URL link
X (Formerly Twitter)
Must be a URL link
Please provide a CV/resume if you have one.

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Location
Which continent are you based?
In which country are you based?*
In What state/province are you based?*
Please Capitalize / No Abbreviations
In which city are you based?*
Please Capitalize / No Abbreviations
Working Styles
Select all working relationships that you are interested in.*

Salaried "Full-Time"FreelanceSalaried "Part-Time"Internship - PaidInternship Course Credit / Educational
Which of the following contract lengths are you open to? Select all that apply.*

Day Rate ContractsWeek Long ContractsMonth Long ContractsYear Long Contracts
How much notice do you like to receive for potential opportunities?*
Select all working dynamics that you are open to.*

Domestic Traveling RolesInternational Traveling RolesRemote RolesEvening WorkOvernight WorkWeekend WorkExtended Projects (One Month or More)
What is the primary passport that you hold?*
Do you have other valid passports?*

YesNo
Additional Passport
Do you have any valid visa's?*
Rates
Please enter your rate (using the number onlyy.
Which currency is your rate listed in?*
Are the rates you provided fixed or negotiable?*

FixedNegotiable
Day Rate*
*Please, no currency symbols
Weekly Rate*
*Please, no currency symbols
Monthly Rate*
*Please, no currency symbols
Year Rate*
*Please, no currency symbols
Salaried Rate*
Do you have any further points to add to the rate(s) or range(s) you provided?
Work Experience
Select the work experience that applies to you.*

No ExperienceLess than 1 year1-3 yrs experience3-5 yrs experience5-7 yrs experience7-10 yrs experience10+ yrs experience
Select all management opportunities that best suits your background and interests.

Any management roles.Compiling teams together.Remote team management.Managing a small team.Managing a team entirely staffed by freelancers.Managing a team on-set/location.Operations management.Top/executive level management.
Select all those you have experience in working with.*

BrandsBroadcast TelevisionCelebritiesCorporationsCreative AgenciesDesign StudiosEventsInfluencersMarketing FirmsMedia CompaniesProfessional AthletesProduction CompaniesSmall BusinessesSocial Media Accounts/ChannelsSports Teams / LeaguesSporting EventsUniversitiesNone Of The Above
Please select all that apply to you.

I'll work on anything as long as I can make the rate work.I'm keen to get more experience on larger projects.I'm likely not interested if the project doesn't match or exceed the same quality of my portfolio.I specialize and only want to focus on projects that fit my specialty.I exclusively work on big budget/high-end projects.I am comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.I look for projects that offer a high level of creative freedom and autonomy.None of the above.
What interests you about working with Sift?
Roles Categories

Select any role categories you are interested in below.
Which of the below areas are you experienced and interested in?*

Strategy - Strategy & Planning (Brand/Content/Social/Digital), Research & Insights Creative - Creative Directing, Art Directing, Script Writing, Copywriting, Editorial, Creative DesignProduction - Non-live and LivePost Production - Video Editing, Sound Design, Audio Production & PodcastsTechnology - Web Design & Development, IT & CybersecurityAccount & Business Management - Account Management, Admin, Finance, HR & RecruitingMedia Rights - NIL, Distribution, Acquisition & Media RightsSocial Media - Social Content Creation, Influencers, Channel & Community ManagementMarketing & CommunicationsPhotography - Studio and Action Photography Talent ManagementDesign - Graphic Design, Motion Design, VFX, Animation & Illustration
Which of the below additional roles are you experienced and interested in? Please select "None of the Above" if you are not a fit for any of the below.*

Account Management & CoordinationAdmin, Finance, HR & RecruitingProject + Production ManagementInformation TechnologyMarketing, Branding & CommunicationsNIL, Distribution, Acquisition & Media RightsSales, Business Development & Content MonetizationSocial Media & DigitalStrategy & Planning (Brand/Content/Digital)Talent & Talent ManagementWeb Design & DevelopmentNone of the Above
Which strategy or planning area(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Audience StrategyBranded Content Integration StrategyBrand Planning & StrategyBusiness StrategyCommercial StrategyCommunications StrategyContent StrategyCreative StrategyDigital StrategyEvent StrategyMarketing StrategyMedia Planning & StrategySocial Media StrategySocial Media Monetization Strategy
What is your strategic or planning background in the area(s) you selected?*
Which marketing or communications role(s) or area(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Athlete MarketingAthlete Media TrainingAthlete PRBrand Campaign CreationBrand Identity DevelopmentBrand ManagerBrand MarketingBrand PartnershipsCommunity RelationsContent MarketingCorporate CommunicationsCrisis PR ManagementDigital MarketingEmail MarketingEvent MarketingExperiential MarketingInfluencer MarketingMarketing AnalyticsMedia BuyingMedia CoordinatingMedia PlanningPaid Media SpecialistPersonal BrandingPR SpecialistReputation ManagementSEO SpecialistSocial Media AdvertisingSocial Media MarketingSports PROther
You can use this space to include any extra information about the branding, marketing, or communication roles you selected, along with any links to specific projects or case studies related to your background. Although it's not mandatory, providing more background information is helpful to give context to your skills and experiences.*
Please separate each different example or link on a new line.
Which creative role(s) or area(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Art DirectorCreatorCopywriterCreative DirectionScriptwritingDesignVisual Research & Treatments
You may skip this if you'd like, but you may use this space to provide any additional information around your background, specific links featuring a project (or projects) or case studies in regards to any of the role(s) you selected above.
Please separate each different example with a new paragraph.
Which writing role(s) or area(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Ad CopywritingB2B CopywritingB2C CopywritingBrand CopywritingBlog WritingCampaign CopywritingComedic WritingContent Marketing CopywritingCopy EditingCreative CopywritingEmail CopywritingGhost WritingPitch Deck CopywritingProofreadingSEO CopywritingSketch WritingSocial Media CopywritingSports Feature WritingTechnical WritingVO WritingWebsite Editorial WritingNone of these.
Please provide writing examples that feature any of the above aspects you selected.
This is optional. Please separate each link or example with a comma or a new line.
What area is your production experience in?*

LiveNon-Live
What is your non-live experience?*

DirectorProducerCinematography and Camera DepartmentOther Crew Roles
Which camera role(s) and area(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Camera Assistant1st Assistant Camera2nd Assistant CameraCamera OperatorDirector of PhotographyENG FilmingFAA Licensed Drone PilotFPV Drone OperatorGimbal OperatorSteadicam Operator
Please select all camera system(s) you are experienced with.*

CanonSonyREDARRIBlackmagicPanasonicPanavisionNone
Please select all content categories you have experience filming and would be interested working in.*

Sports FeaturesLive Sporting EventsDocumentaryCommercialEvent CoverageScriptedSit Down InterviewsFashionCulinary/FoodTravelConcertsMusic VideosStudio/SoundstageCorporateNewsSocial-First FilmingReality TVVirtual/Augmented Reality
Select all filming related project types that you are interested and experienced with.*

Run & Gun ProductionsMulticam ProductionsOne-Man Band ProductionsStudio / Soundstage ProductionsUnderwater FilmingAerial Filming
Do you have any preferred camera packages or specifics when it comes to your filming needs?
Which photography role(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Action PhotographyArchitectural PhotographyCommercial/Product PhotographyEditorial PhotographyEvent PhotographyFashion PhotographyHyper-lapse PhotographyLandscape PhotographyLifestyle PhotographyLive Sports PhotographyPhotojournalismPortrait PhotographyRed Carpet PhotographyTravel PhotographyPhoto Editing
What is your photo licensing rate?*
Number only / No currency symbol needed
How would you describe your photography style? If you have not already provided, please also provide a link to your photography portfolio.
Which producing role(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Assistant ProducerContent ProducerCreative ProducerDigital/Social Media ProducerField ProducerPost ProducerShowrunnerFloor Manager
Select all directing categories and areas you are experienced and interested in.*

Branded ContentBroadcast TelevisionComedyCommercialContent IdeationCorporateDirecting/Producing On-Screen TalentDocumentaryEpisodic & SeriesFashion EventsGaming/EsportsLive SportsNarrative ContentPromos/Hype ContentReality TVRed Carpet CoverageScriptedSit Down InterviewsSocial-First ContentSports HighlightsWorking With AthletesWorking With CelebritiesVirtual/Augmented Reality
You may skip this if you'd like, but you may use this space to provide any additional information around your background for the producing/directing experience you selected, specific links featuring a project (or projects) or case studies in regards to any of the background you selected above.
Please separate each different example with a new line.
Which non-live production role(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Key GripGripDolly GripGafferBest Boy ElectricProduction/Set DesignerProduction AssistantProduction ManagerProduction CoordinatorDIT
Which live production or streaming role(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

EVS OperatorGraphics OperatorFloor ManagerTechnical DirectorLive Streaming (Social/Web)Live Streaming (Broadcast)Highlights ProducerNetwork EngineerVibox DirectorVibox SlowmoLive DirectorVision MixerIP EngineerCCU EngineerMCR AudioRF/Comms EngineerLive ProducerWorld Feed DirectorWorld Feed ProducerLiveUProduction ManagerProduction CoordinatorLive ResearcherStage Manager
Which post production role(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

ArchivistAssistant EditorColoristLoggerMedia ManagerOffline EditorOnline EditorPost ProducerMotion DesignerPost Production CoordinatorPost Production SupervisorQC TechnicianRemote Workflow EngineerCaptioningVFX ArtistVFX Supervisor
Select all post projects and working styles you are interested and experienced with.*

Brand AnthemBranded ContentBroadcast TV Teasers/PromosCorporateDocumentariesEpisodic SeriesFashionNarrativeMusic VideosNewsReality TVShort FilmsShort-Form ContentSocial-First ContentSports Broadcast Intros & TeasersSports HighlightsSports ContentVirtual/Augmented RealityVlogsDelivering For Broadcast TVQuick-Turn Around Content
Which audio or podcast area(s) or role(s) are you experienced and interested in?

Audio AssistantAudio EngineerAudio ProducerAudio TechnicianBoom OperatorDialogue EditorFoley ArtistFoley EditorMastering EngineerMusic ComposerMusic SupervisorPodcast Ad SalesPodcast EditorPodcast EngineerPodcast MonetizationPodcast ProducerPodcast ResearcherPodcast Talent/HostProduction Sound MixerSound AssistantSound DesignerSound Mixer
Which design role(s) or project(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

2D Animation3D Animation3D ModelingArt DirectorCompositorConcept ArtistGraphic DesignIllustrationLogo DesignMotion DesignPitch Deck DesignRoto/Paint ArtistSocial Graphic DesignStoryboard IllustrationTitle Sequence DesignUX/UI DesignVFX ArtistVFX SupervisionYouTube Thumbnail Creation
Select all that you have experience using.*

3ds MaxAdobe After EffectsAdobe AnimateAdobe AuditionAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Media EncoderAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProAdobe LightroomAdobe XDAVID Media ComposerAVID Pro ToolsBaselightBlenderCanvaCinema4DDaVinci ResolveEVO Shared StorageFigmaFinal Cut ProFlameFrame.iOHoudiniLogic ProMayaNukeRed GiantNone of the these.
What are the computer specs of your home editing set up?*
Ex: MacBook Pro, Processor 2.5 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, Memory 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3, with Intel Iris Pro 1536 MB Graphics.
For remote roles, please go to https://www.speedtest.net/ and attach a screenshot of your upload and download speeds.*

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Which account management or coordination role(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Account CoordinatorAccount LeadAccount ManagerClient Services CoordinatorClient Services ManagerCustomer Success Manager
What is your account management or coordination background in the role(s) you selected?*
Which admin, finance, HR or recruiting roles are you experienced and interested in?*

Administrative AssistantBookkeeperCreative HeadhunterCreative RecruiterExecutive AssistantExternal AccountantFinancial Controller/ManagerOperations RecruiterPersonal AssistantPost Production RecruiterProduction AccountantSocial Media RecruiterTalent Acquisition SpecialistOther
What is your admin, finance, HR or recruiting background in the role(s) you selected?*
Which project management or video production management role(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Content Operations ManagerCreative Operations ManagerResource ManagerProject LeadProject ManagerProject CoordinatorVideo Production CoordinatorVideo Production ManagerTraffic CoordinatorTraffic ManagerOther
Which project or production management skills(s) and area(s) are you comfortable with?*

Social MediaVideo ProductionCreativeDesignPost ProductionCommercialLarge-Scale EventsScriptedFilmNon-Live SportsLive SportsOutside of SportFilming LocationsPermitsBig BudgetSmall BudgetMulti-CityGlobal ProjectsGeneral BudgetingLogisticsCrewingOther
How would you describe your project management or video production management experience or background in the role(s) you selected?*
Which sales or monetization areas are you experienced and interested in?*

Athlete MonetizationBranded Content MonetizationBrand Sponsorships & Endorsement DealsBroadcast Media SalesBusiness DevelopmentDigital Media SalesE-CommerceEvent SponsorshipInfluencer MonetizationInstagram MonetizationMobile App MonetizationPodcast MonetizationSales AssistantSales DirectorSnap MonetizationSocial Media MonetizationSponsorship SalesYouTube MonetizationOther
What is your sales or monetization background in the areas(s) you selected?*
Which media rights or distribution area(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Broadcast Media DistributionContent AcquisitionContent Distribution ManagementContent LicensingDigital Media DistributionFilm DistributionIntellectual Property LawLive Rights AcquisitionMedia AnalyticsMedia EvaluationMedia Rights CounselMusic LicensingNILRights Administration CoordinationRights ClearanceRights ManagementRoyalties AnalystSports Media DistributionOther
What is your media rights or distribution background for the area(s) you selected. Please mention any specific sports that are relevant to your background as well.*
Which social or digital role(s) or area(s) are you experienced and interested in?*

Community ManagerDigital Content DistributionDigital Communications ManagementDigital Content Monetization SpecialistDigital StrategistInfluencer MarketingJunior Social Media ManagerPaid Ads SpecialistPPC SpecialistSenior Social Media ManagerSEO Optimization SpecialistSocial Media AnalystSocial Media DirectorSocial Media Content CreatorSocial Media CoordinatorSocial Media Strategist
What are your strongest social channels?*

TikTokInstagramTwitter (X)YouTubeFacebookSnapchatDiscordTwitchPintristLinkedInWeChatWeiboReddit
Select your strongest social skills.*

Analyzing Social Media DataAudience EngagementBranded Content IntegrationCommunity EngagementContent CurationContent Distribution to Social Media OutletsCreating Captions for PostsCrisis ManagementDay-to-Day Social Channel ManagementInfluencer Relationship ManagementInstagram ReelsLaunching & Building New Social AccountsLive Sports TweetingLong-Form Content CreationManaging Creative TeamsMeme CreationMixing Sports + CulturePaid MediaPost CaptioningQuick-Turn ContentShort-Form Content CreationSocial Channel AnalyticsSocial Channel BrandingSocial Channel ListeningSocial Channel GrowthSocial Channel StrategySocial-First Graphic DesignSocial-First Video EditingTarget Audience IdentificationTikTok Centric Content CreationTikTok TrendsVideo Optimization For Social Channels
Would you consider yourself an expert in any of the below applications? Check all that apply.*

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe PremiereBrandwatchBufferBufferCanvaFacebook Business SuiteGoogle AdsGoogle AnalyticsGrabyoHootsuiteHootsuite InsightsMentionSocialieSprout SocialTellyoTikTok Ads ManagerTweetDeckOther
Select all that apply to you.

I'm comfortable leading and running social channels for professional athletes.I've helped clients monetize on social.I'm very comfortable working with professional athletes.I've built a social channel from the ground up and made it profitable.I enjoy the content creation side of social, but I don't enjoy managing channels.I enjoy managing channels, but I do not enjoy the content creation side of social.I like being involved in the framework and big picture of social management.I consider myself a social Swiss Army Knife and can handle a wide range of areas in social on a given day.My post caption game cannot be beat.I specialize in social analytics.I love creating and don't think I'd be happy with a role that doesn't involve some level of creativity.My meme game cannot be beat.
How would you describe your background in social media?
Which web or mobile development roles are you experienced and interested in?*

API DeveloperBackend DeveloperDevOps EngineerFront End DeveloperFull Stack DeveloperInformation Architect (IA)Mobile App DeveloperProduct ManagerQuality Assurance TesterSEOServer AdministratorTechnical WriterUI DesignerUX DesignerWeb AnalystWeb Content SpecialistWeb Design Project Management
Please use this space to provide any additional information around your background for web role(s) you selected, specific links featuring a project (or projects) or case studies in regards to any of the background you selected above. While not required, the more background you can provide, the better.
Please separate each different example or link with a new line.
Which IT or cyber security roles are you experienced and interested in?*

Cloud Security SpecialistCloud Solutions ArchitectCybersecurity EngineerDatabase AdministratorIS AnalystIT ManagerSecurity EngineerSecurity Risk AnalystSoftware EngineerSystems AdministratorTechnical Project ManagerTechnical Support
What is your selected IT or cyber security background in the role(s) you selected?
Which talent or talent management roles are you experienced and interested in?*

Athlete RepresentationArtist ManagementBooking AgentHostingOn-Camera Hosting (On-Set)On-Camera Hosting (Remote)Podcast HostingPublicistTalent AcquisitionTalent BookerTalent CastingTalent CoachingTalent CoordinatorTalent ScoutingTalent/Sports AgentTalent/Sports ManagerVO Talent
What is your talent or talent management background? If you selected talent, please provide a few links to your work or reel.*
Please separate each link with a new line
Please select any of the below that you consider yourself an expert in.

Adobe AcrobatAsanaAirtableBudget CreationBusiness AnalysisBusiness Process/OperationsFigmaFloat Resource SoftwareGoogle ChatGoogle Suite/WorkspaceTeam/Crew BuildingTeam/Crew ManagementQuickbooksNone of The Above
ALL ROLES This can be skipped unless you want to 1) Mention any roles that you are interested in that we may not have listed 2) Elaborate on any of your selected role(s).
Do you have a gear list for the above selected roles?

YesNo
If you have gear, what is your gear rate? (Number Only)
This is optional, but please share a gear list or link to gear list for the selected role(s).
What Platforms do you use the most?*

InstagramYoutubeTikTokXOther
Language Proficiency
What is your native language?
Do you speak more than one language?*

YesNo
English
Spanish
Italian
French
German
Mandarin
Korean
Arabic
Russian
Japanese
Portuguese
Catalan
Other
Sports Experience
Do you have any experience working in the sports industry?*

YesNo
Tennis *
Golf *
American Football
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Ice Hockey
Boxing
F1
NASCAR
Rugby
Cricket
Extreme Sports
Pickleball *
Padel *
MotoGP
Winter Sports
Gaming/Esports
Sports Fandom
Do you follow sports as a fan?*

YesNo
Tennis Fandom*
Golf Fandom*
American Football Fandom
Basketball Fandom
Baseball Fandom
Soccer Fandom
Ice Hockey Fandom
Boxing Fandom
F1 Fandom
NASCAR Fandom
Rugby Fandom
Cricket Fandom
Extreme Sports Fandom
Pickleball Fandom*
Padel Fandom*
MotoGP Fandom
Winter Sports Fandom
Gaming/Esports Fandom
How would you describe knowledge of the sport(s) you consider yourself a huge fan of?
Please add below any last remarks, comments or additional information on anything you selected. If all done, skip this question and submit the form.
How did you come across our talent form?*

Personal RecommendationSift Team MemberSift Creative WebsiteFacebook GroupLinkedInOther
Who recommended us to you?
Where did you find us on the platform?
Please post a link to the group or post you saw.
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