Assemble your portfolio. Collect examples of past completed projects into a library of digital video files.
Create your online presence. Develop and deploy a website that includes links to streaming media files from your portfolio. Describe your experience as a producer and accomplishments in terms of completed projects, client relationships and awards.
Open an account at PayPal.com. Processing payments and submitting invoices with online clients or freelance employees should also be completed online. PayPal is the web standard for online payment and billing services.
Build your social network. Create your profile on websites like Facebook.com, LinkedIn.com, and ProductionHub.com. Add friends and connections from everyone you have ever worked with or are currently working with.
Develop a strong back end. Anyone can look good online. Possess the equipment needed for your craft: cameras, digital video workstations, disc duplicators, lighting equipment and whatever additional equipment required in the area of media production you aspire to.
Offer solid references. Discerning clients will want to talk to those you've worked for. When requested, provide a list of references from past highly satisfied clients.
Press the flesh. Call past clients and remind them you stand ready to serve. Build a real social network as well as a virtual one. Join networking business associations. Volunteer your services for community projects to meet new contacts.
Use your current job to find the next one. Use your crew and client staff members on the project you are working on now to hunt for future prospects.