Matthew Knight

I help agencies, studios, collectives, talent professionals and studio leaders, and the freelancers they work with, work better together. The biggest opportunity in modern work isn't on one side or the other—it's in the gap between them. Organisations struggle to brief, onboard, collaborate and retain freelancers effectively. Freelancers struggle to decode unclear expectations, navigate internal politics, and deliver their best work in unsupportive environments. I stand with both sides, to build better relationships. I'm Chief Freelance Officer at The Independency Co, where I build communities, tools, and resources for both independent workers and the organisations that hire them. I spend my time understanding both sides of the freelance equation, and looks for ways of working whic...