Streamlined Process
- Build your Roster bench for free
- No up-front fees or commitments
- Activate as often (or as little) as you need
Trusted Network
- Proven, vetted creative freelancers
- A true network – many already work together
- Update/add to your bench at any time
Our Creative Edge
- Roster talent gets to know your brand
- Ongoing team = relationships, trust, and community
- The efficient, drama-free way to get great work
The critical talent every business needs.
Browse Our Talent by Skillset
The Roster offers cost-effective fractional resources to handle the tasks you can't (or shouldn't) do on your own. Having top-tier specialists on call means you’ll always be able to bring your creative vision to life with polish and professionalism.
Need help identifying talent gaps? Use our easy
Resource Planner.
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What Clients Say
Kevin Godsey
Trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. After multiple long-term project successes, I know I can trust The Roster to deliver every time."
Joe Zboch
After an industry conference, we moved up a product launch by two months. My Roster team—copy, design, and development—delivered a sharp landing page and social campaign in just two days. It became our fastest and most successful launch yet!
Alana Boyd
The Roster is a fantastic partner! I love their work and enjoy collaborating with their team. I'm looking forward to working on many more projects together.
Jim Jonassen
When we lost our go-to writer of over 10 years just as a project was launching, The Roster stepped in and had us back on track the next day. We’re still relying on that new writer today – he has definitely become part of our team.
Anna Grimes
The Roster is great to work with: talented, professional, and smart. Plus, they're some of the nicest people you could meet. You can't create that with training; it's just who they are. If you have big marketing goals, bring The Roster on board. You'll be glad you did.
Why use The Roster Agency?
Two words: trusted professionals. We understand creative pros. Beyond raw talent, we know what it takes to make a great team player. We’ve done all the legwork to ensure every resource listed on The Roster is an outstanding performer.
How does The Roster differ from large marketplace sites?
Large marketplace sites may list plenty of talent, but they offer little to no vetting. That means it’s on you to research their backgrounds, review portfolios and vet candidates for personality and communication style. Even after all that effort, it’s still a gamble.
The Roster goes beyond vetting our talent – we actually know these people. Lots of us have worked together over many years. At minimum, every Roster member has been referred directly by another member. So you can count on our talent to deliver quality work, on time and on budget.
How does the Roster bench approach work?
- You choose the specific talent you want to have on deck and ready to go.
- We create a single SOW listing all talent you selected, including rates and skill sets.
- Engage directly with any or all talent on your Roster bench as needed.
- This flexible system makes it quick and easy to get a team moving whenever a project calls for it.
What am I committing to?
- Nothing
- Zero cost to build your bench
- One MSA and you’ll be ready to go
Why should I build my bench now?
- Be well prepared
- Meet your creative team in advance
- Move fast when a need arise
How quickly can I activate my bench?
- Potentially same day
- But our talent is in demand, subject to availability
What skillsets do you represent?
The Roster specializes in those creative skills that are essential in today’s fast-changing world:
What is the average career experience for Roster talent?
Most have 10+ years of experience. Of course, some unicorn creatives hit their stride even faster, so we’re always on the lookout for Rising Stars. But it’s safe for you to assume that anyone accepted into The Roster consistently demonstrates exceptional talent, professionalism and maturity.
Where is The Roster talent located?
- The Roster is based in Nashville
- All talent at this point living in the U.S.
- English as first language
How do we decide who’s on our bench?
- We discuss your resource needs and recommend the talent you require.
- We created a handy Resource Planner to help you identify skill gaps.
- Using this tool is a great way to prepare for your call with us.
What if I never activate my bench?
- No obligation
- You’re not out anything
- We’re always here if you need us
What about hiring a freelancer full-time?
Hey, we never want to stand in the way of a great relationship. Our standard MSA includes a provision that makes it easy to add any Roster talent to your company’s team. If you’re considering a move like this, just let us know directly. We’ll do everything we can to help make the transition as smooth as possible.