NUJ Freelance Fees Guide: Broadcasting - Commercial radio

Broadcasting / Commercial radio

Please note that the suggested rates below are minima; that rates for copyright works are for limited licences; and that VAT is not included. See notes on negotiating rates and find a freelance.

The NUJ has long negotiated an annual agreement with the Commercial Radio Companies Association (CRCA) - renamed in 2007 The Radio Centre. The rates from the latest agreement we have are listed below.

These rates represent the minima freelances should be paid when working for members of CRCA. The CRCA mainly represents the larger groups, including Capital/GWR, EMAP, Chrysalis and Scottish Radio Holdings. Freelances should try to negotiate with the most senior manager who can be found - who may not be based at the station they're actually working at.

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Reported rates, to compare for Broadcasting Commercial radio

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RATES: Commercial radio
These rates are from the 2007-08 agreement, valid until 30 September 2008.
Shift (incl. reporting), day rate (between 4 and 8 hours) 2007-08		96.84
College student or leaver within 6 months of completing course: day rate (for a day or half-day's exclusive engagement)		74.71
Ordered match report coverage (incl. previews, flashes and summaries)		50.46
Shift (incl. reporting), half-day rate (up to 4 hours) 2007-08		48.41
News report (voice), first 2 min		27.81
Ordered calls for running match reports		19.05
Tip-off (supplied and used)		10.82
News report copy, ordered or submitted and broadcast (per item)		10.31
News report (voice), per extra minute		9.26
Match results report only		4.12

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Notes:

Payments for a classified results service should be negotiated.

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The National Union of Journalists must not, can not and would not wish to dictate rates or terms of engagement to members or to editors. The information presented here is for guidance and as an aid to equitable negotiation only.

Suggestions apply to contracts governed by UK law only. In any event, nothing here should be construed as legal advice.