Public relations / Writing and research
Please note that the suggested rates below are minima; that rates for copyright works are for limited licences; and that VAT is not included.
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Rates vary hugely. The "high budget" and "low budget" categories are no more than guides. Some clients fall well above the "high budget" band.
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RATES: Writing and research category: High budget |
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| Press releases: per 1000 words |  |
350.00 |
| Press releases: per day (include research time) | |
450.00 |
| Brochures and annual reports: per day (include 2 or more sets of revisions) | |
450.00 |
| Speech writing: 15-30 mins (include research and briefing) | |
2400.00 |
| Corporate journalism: per 1000 words from | |
550.00 |
| Web journalism: per 1000 words from | |
600.00 |
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RATES: Writing and research category: Low budget |
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| Press releases: per 1000 words | |
160.00 |
| Press releases: per day (include research time) | |
270.00 |
| Brochures and annual reports: per day (include 2 or more sets of revisions) | |
270.00 |
| Speech writing: 15-30 mins (include research and briefing) | |
1100.00 |
| Corporate journalism: per 1000 words | |
250.00 |
| Web journalism: per 1000 words | |
270.00 |
Notes:
- Writing articles that require extensive research should be charged for by the hour, at the consultancy rate - see Project fees.
- Fees for specialist copy written by an expert should include a premium of at least 10% extra.
- Freelances should charge a premium, for example 25% extra, for taking full responsibility for production up to and including image-setting.
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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.
