Before you make an assignment, make sure you have a Freelancer and Content Item in the system! You will need both to create and save a contract.

 

Step 1: Search IMP for the Freelancer you want to use, or add a new Freelancer to the system:



Is the Freelancer in the system?

  • If YES, proceed to Step 2: Create a Content Item.
  • If NO, click “Add” at the top of the screen and follow instructions below. 
    To add a new Freelancer record, fill out the fields below. Required fields are marked with “ * “



Step 2: Create a Content Item

 

Select “Content Items” from the dropdown menu under the Content menu.

Fill out as much information as you can about the item. Fields with a red asterisk are required.



Your Content Item is now saved. From the content summary screen, you can now associate it with a Project, add tasks, or add an assignment. For details on how to add tasks or associate a Content Item with a Project, please see related “How-To’s” from PubSupport.

 

Step 3: Add an Assignment


Now that your Content Item is saved, scroll down to the "Assignments" section.


An Assignment Detail screen will appear within your Content Item. Fill out the fields as described below.


Select the Category and Type of assignment you are making: Categories are Work-for-Hire (WFH) or Annual Rights Agreement (ARA). Most assignments are WFH.


Search for your Freelancer in the screen that appears when you click “Select Related Freelancer.” This will bring the details from the Freelancer record necessary to create a contract: Name, Contact Information, and Payment Address.


You will be taken back to the Assignment Detail screen. Different Assignment Types will yield different fields. Please be sure to fill in all required fields (marked with “*”).

 

If you have any questions about how to complete an Assignment, please contact CONTRACTS-freelance@aarp.org 



Step 4: Finding Your Assignment at a Later Date

 

Once you’ve completed the assignment, a record of it appears in the Assignments section of its related Content Item:
 

You can also find the assignment from the Contracts Menu:

And search by Assignment ID:

Or by Content Item Title:

You can track the assignment’s payment processing by checking an assignment’s Admin Status. If you have any questions about an assignment, please contact: CONTRACTS-freelance@aarp.org