An ad agency asked me come up with creative concepts for a campaign as a job interview writing test. They are willing to pay me but on a project basis rather than an hourly rate. I’m a junior writer, how much should I charge (I have no clue about freelance rates)?

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Sounds like the scope of work is a 360 style campaign or 3, but clarify it. Not sure exactly but I don’t think you have to pay taxes if it’s under $600 (or maybe $500)

You report it on your tax return - not reporting earned income is tax fraud. There’s a line for reporting income for which you didn’t receive a 1099 if you’re filing a schedule C, which is what you would do if you’re working as a freelancer. You can also deduct expenses against this income, and only pay taxes on the profit.

Figure out how many days it’s going to take and multiply that by $500.

Determine the time you will work, do $40x8hrsx7days and add that up. Tack on another hundred or two for overtime, extra costs.

I’m asking for $1,500 😬
Hope they go for it! Still unsure if I’m asking for too much or too little :/

BUT I plan on making a deck with four concepts and execution examples for each one so hopefully that’s a justifiable price.

I like the gusto!

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