How it works Get Started

To sign up as a client on Paydesk, click on the register button at the top of the page. You will need to enter a valid email address and validate it, along with providing the name of your business and its website. Once you have verified your email address, your account will be activated immediately on the free “basic” tier, allowing you to use our search, messaging, and booking features right away. Paydesk employs advanced technologies to secure its network against spam and scam accounts, maintaining a safe and reliable platform for both clients and freelancers.

While anyone can begin creating a profile on Paydesk, only vetted professionals are allowed on the platform. Our editorial team verifies each individual to ensure they are a freelance professional working within the news industry before their profile goes live. During the account creation process, applicants are required to upload links to a few work samples. These samples are crucial as they demonstrate the applicant’s experience and background in news reporting, journalism, or a related field. The team reviews these submissions to ensure that only qualified individuals can access and utilize the platform. This rigorous verification process maintains a high standard of quality and reliability, ensuring that clients can trust the freelancers they hire through Paydesk.

Paydesk offers three subscription tiers designed to cater to different needs and usage levels. The Basic plan is free to join, making it perfect for individuals or small teams with occasional needs for freelance talent. This plan includes a 30% service fee for each booking made through the platform. For businesses that require more frequent access to freelancers and additional features, the Pro plan is available at $199 per user per month. This plan offers a reduced service fee of 15% per booking and includes valuable features such as unlimited messaging, contact sharing, and news intelligence. The Pro plan is ideal for clients who want to use Paydesk as an address book, allowing them to maintain direct communication with a vetted network of professionals. The Enterprise plan offers custom pricing tailored to the specific needs of large organizations. This plan provides extensive support and features, and details about service fees can be obtained by contacting Paydesk directly. Each subscription plan provides varying levels of features and support, ensuring that clients can find the right fit for their project requirements and budget. Whether you have occasional needs or require ongoing access to a global network of professionals, Paydesk has a plan to meet your needs.

Since our establishment in 2015, Paydesk has built a robust reputation for quality, security, and reliability in connecting clients with vetted freelancers worldwide. Our rigorous verification process ensures that all freelancers are professional and credible, providing clients with trustworthy media talent. With over 10,000 news professionals across more than 180 countries, our network is the largest of its kind, encompassing journalists, videographers, drone pilots, and other news specialists. Our extensive industry experience and successful facilitation of payments to thousands of freelancers globally underscore our commitment to a seamless, secure, and efficient payment process. As a company committed to the highest standards of security and data protection, we take proactive measures to safeguard your information. Based in London, we comply with the stringent requirements of the UK GDPR and other relevant international regulations. Our robust security infrastructure includes end-to-end encryption, regular penetration testing, and 24/7 monitoring. These multi-layered security protocols are designed to protect against data breaches, ensuring your data is safe and secure at all times. Moreover, our transparent pricing model and user-friendly platform make it easy to find and hire the right talent for your projects, whether you need on-the-ground reporting, video content, or local expertise for due diligence and fact-checking. Our unwavering commitment to quality and security, combined with our extensive network and industry expertise, makes Paydesk the reliable choice for your freelance needs.

Paydesk caters to a diverse range of clients, including major international broadcasters, corporate clients, and film production companies. Prominent TV networks such as Al Jazeera, Fox News, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, France 24, Euronews, and NBC trust Paydesk to connect them with top-tier freelancers. Radio broadcasters like RTE Radio, ORF Radio, and Voice of America also utilize our platform to source local expertise. Leading print publications, including the Sunday Times, Daily Mail, The Sun, and The Sydney Morning Herald, rely on Paydesk to find and hire experienced journalists and news professionals. Beyond traditional media, Paydesk supports a wide array of corporate clients, from Airbnb to the African Development Bank. We also cater to academic and non-profit organizations such as Save the Children. Our platform serves as a valuable resource for film and production companies, as well as technology and market research firms. Additionally, many of the world’s top due diligence companies use Paydesk for a trusted on-the-ground presence to validate corporate addresses, conduct background checks on suppliers, or survey production facilities. By providing access to a global network of professionals, Paydesk ensures that clients across various industries can find the expertise they need for their projects.