Freelance Producers

Are there any EP’s on here who would be interested in teaching? I’ve been producing for the last five years and while I’ve learned everything I know from on the job experience, I know I still need to … more

How’s it going all? Who’s working? What rates are you getting? Who’s looking? Who’s using AI? How can we help each other?

Hello! How do you charge for a travel day? Do you just do your regular day rate?

Anyone with experience pivoting to Project Management? I ask because many of the PM jobs I see posted describe the role I’ve always done as a Producer. The Producer job posts describe a unicorn (writ… more

Got laid off today. How’s the freelance market looking like. Senior Producer here.

Reposting from a different group: apologies for any redundancy.

Does anyone have a contact at Publcis HR that actually returns emails and doesn't ghost?

(Tall order)

Thank you in advance.

unemployment ends next week

have enough invested to last me maybe to december or january if i liquidate everything

looking for freelance or full time, producer, senior producer or EP - not being picky.

10+ years o… more

Just finished a 5 month gig this week and my next gig I had lined up fell thru. Anyone else been very slow with hearing back from agencies? What do you guys do in the meantime?

Are follow-up thank you emails mandatory for freelance “meet & greet” meetings? Even if I thank them on the call and there is no immediate hold or project?

What’s the best title for freelance producer?
I have been an EP, Line Producer, but last staff position was Senior Producer (they met my salary ask but couldn’t give me the title). Now I’m going freela… more

Been on long-term contract since March 2020 - was offered FTE a few times but package had low base and lots of stock, small bonus so I stayed on day rate. I was cut 2 weeks ago w/other FL'ers due … more

Anyone have recommendations for a all in one shop that can capture OOH content day of release. Stills/video for PR and Case Study footage? And hast Post capabilities. Let me know !

To my freelance producer friends. Have any of you landed a staff role after being freelance for years? The freelance market is so awful this year that I’ve started interviewing for staff. Although, … more

Hello! I’m a Freelance Sr Producer based in Seattle. The market is small/sleepy here and I’m looking to branch out for remote gigs in other cities. What is the range for day/hourly rates in your respe… more

I was recently offered a role as a senior freelance producer for an hourly rate. Has anyone done this? If so, how did you bill waiting for the edits, waiting for feedback, etc? You know, the “down … more

Anyone else get booted from their former agency bowl because fishbowl needs to verify your extinct non-accessible email address? I’m missing keeping up with the tea. 😆

Really good comedy Directors you’ve seen recently?

Need some help!

Premier table top directors in US or Europe?

Any freelance producers booking jobs yet?

My husband just spent a week in the hospital and we received some news that makes my next 3-5 years look a little different than expected. I will be caring for him through a long medical journey…where he will co… more

Anyone have a primer on working with children? From a business affairs perspective?

Feeling discouraged as a new freelancer with no work right now. I’m trying to network during the down time but nothing seems to be getting bites. Any advise? Or any others feeling the same way?

Quick question for all my producer peeps - what’s the most frustrating part about working with freelance editors & post prod houses? I’m trying to find out if it’s me…

New freelance producer here !
How do you factor your rate and/or blanket project rate ?

Anything else I should keep in mind ?

Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but do you charge tax on your freelance, 1099 invoices? Trying to accommodate for taxes being taken out and inflation 😪 would love to know if this is common p… more

Has any freelance producers felt like it’s a quieter month or two right now and not getting work? Been looking for work and have never had an issue before. But striking out. Starting to get a little n… more

Anyone looking for a remote freelance senior producer? Video content focused.

Outside of networking, what are some of your favorite ways to get freelance gigs? LinkedIn? Freelancer? Other apps/websites?
My full-time gig is transitioning into a part-time gig, and with everything … more

I am finishing up at an agency end of June and another agency reached out to book me for a 3 month job that would need to start fairly soon. The job I’m on now has been shot and edited and is going in… more

How to start as a freelance producer? I am making the switch from agency producer to freelance. Any advise or guidance is much appreciated!

After freelancing for years and doing well, would you consider a full time job? It's really hard to give up the flexibility of freelance, but... also hard to give up having a 401k match again. Sal… more

I am booked at an agency that is filled with toxic people and I got offered a freelance job at a really great agency. I am two weeks into a four week booking but they said that usually keep freelancer… more

Average day rate for an EP contemplating a freelance role as an Interactive Prod at a FAANG co.?! Got more than a decade of experience managing global integrated programs for many top brands 😬

I am booked on a month-long gig at a great agency and another not as good agency just reached out to book me for a three month gig. The agency I am at has said they could possibly extend me and they j… more

Hi friends, happy new year! Wondering if anyone else is finding it slow in the freelance world (agency production specifically) right now? I usually get hit up constantly but it’s been pretty quiet th… more

Day rate v. Hourly I currently accepted a rate for 20 hours a week, which I don’t like doing because I always end up working more. How do you define your hours in these instances and make it known t… more

Fresh thread for a rate check amongst us producers?

I want a raise but think agencies will scoff. At $1200 and want to bump up to $1300.

17 yrs broadcast/video, some awards, agency, brand and post expe… more

Anyone currently freelancing for a big tech co? Dying for some tips / hints on how to get my foot in the door...!

Thoughts on recruiting firms in LA? Looking to freelance beginning in Oct / Nov!