All independent contractors must reside within the United States unless otherwise stated in a role’s description. You must be legally able to work for any company in the U.S.

As a freelancer, you are freely able to take other contracts and/or have W2 employment. While a non-compete clause is not included in our contracts, there may be industry exclusivity clauses for the length of the contract, and all contracts include non-solicitation clauses.

Please read the specific requirements for the contract you are interested in before applying. Requirements may include attending meetings at specific times, generally being available during a time zone’s typical business hours, completing a background check, etc.

A 1099 contractor is an independent professional—not an employee—who works on a flexible hourly or project‑specific basis.

You run your own business, set your own availability, and are paid for the specific work you take on. Instead of traditional employment structures, 1099 contractors operate under their own tax and business responsibilities, giving you the freedom to choose the projects, clients, and creative collaborations that fit your goals.

Because every client’s needs are different, contract structures vary from project to project and are directly aligned with the terms of the client’s contract with Blue Hour, ensuring freelancers have clear expectations, defined scopes, and compensation that reflects the work required.

Our 1099 contracts are structured as month-to-month hourly engagements, monthly retainers, or one‑off projects. Each subcontractor agreement includes a defined scope of work and/or set retainer hours so you always know exactly what you’re responsible for and how your time will be used.

Subcontractors submit invoices once a month or on a set date for project-based work. Invoices are paid via ACH within Net-15 or Net-30 based on the type and length of the engagement.

Please note, as a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for paying federal, state, and local taxes on time as they are not withheld from your payments. You will receive a 1099 electronically in January of the year following your contract.

No. As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for maintaining your own work equipment, including tools or software needed to complete your contracted responsibilities. This may include a computer, internet-enabled cell phone, editing software, Microsoft/Google products, email accounts, etc.

If a client uses a specific specialty software (like Sprout Social for social monitoring and publishing), it is typically paid for and provided by the client. You will be made aware of any provided vs. self-supplied software needs during the interview and contracting process.

No. Because Blue Hour exclusively works with 1099 contractors, we do not offer employee benefits.

As an independent professional, you set your own rates, manage your own business expenses, and choose the projects that align with your goals. You maintain full ownership of your business and benefits.

It depends on your contract and the client you’re supporting.

Some engagements involve a collaborative team environment where you’ll partner with the client, other agencies, and/or other marketing freelancers. Others are structured for independent work, where you own a specific scope and operate largely solo.