How do you calculate your day rate? What is a normal day rate for a mid/senior broadcast producer (8th year in the industry) in NYC? Thanks!

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Completely disagree with VP1. Those numbers are way too high. Where are you getting the 1000 number? And 50, for that matter? There are 2080 billable hours in a year. If anything, use 2000 as a starting point for ease of simplicity. Freelance markup is typically 30%.

like

Been freelancing off and on in NYC for 20 years.

Divide by 125 to get your day rate. Divide that day rate by 10 to get the hourly (have you ever consistently worked only 8-hour days?) You could try for dividing by 8 if it helps with negotiation, but you’ll usually see real numbers closer to the 10.

$100K fulltime annual is $800/day freelance, $80/hour.
$150K = $1200/day, $120/hour.
$200K = $1600/day, $160/hour.
$250K = $2000/day, $200/hour.

like

And remember to not offer significant discounts. It will be almost impossible for you to get back to your typical rate. Not only will you come out ahead in the long term but you will also support career freelancers, like CD1, who will be appreciative of that.

Hourly Rate: Take your salary [or what you would make] - divide by 1000 and add 50%.

$100K annually is $150 per hour.
$150K is $225 per hour
$200K is $300 per hour.

Some people round up more than that. Others less. This seems to be the average.

Day rate is 8 times the hourly.

like

Whatever you charge, don’t offer any substantial discount. Especially in today’s times. You need to look out for yourself and don’t do them any favors. Don’t allow the agency to take advantage of you financially. Your costs are not going down.

$900 minimum. Don’t think your level should charge more than $1000. Never discount. Get paid for every day.

Related Posts

Let's post salaries, I'll go first senior 2 ITS 83k big 4

like

What should be the expected salary in Thougtworks for 9 years YOE?

Skills : Full Stack .Net Development with Azure

like

Hey Amex peeps, does the Pay Range Tool available in Square indicates the CTC or just the Base salary?

Thanks in advance 😊

like
like
like

Which is better ?
Associate Consultant in Capgemini- 9.25 Lakhs CTC

Consultant in Deloitte India - 9.25 Lakhs CTC

YOE - 3.
Field - Corporate Law

like

Can you negotiate a higher salary if you get a change management and pmp certification?

like

How much would you ask for a Product Design position in a start-up with 2 years of experience? They are offering me benefits and equity. Thank you!

like

Got an offer as a Senior 2 in EY’s FAAS practice for $117,500 base and $12,500 bonus. Home office is San Francisco. Is this expected for that position? Any insights?

like

What do you think is a a fair pay for a renewals specialist?

I’m currently a team manager for a team of 8 renewals specialist and I feel like my team is getting low balled by upper management. We are remote.

Would love to hear some feedback.

Bajaj finance is extending an offer to me for Pune location of 16 LPA fixed. My current fixed is 11 LPA. Is this offer good enough ?
Tech stack: Machine learning, Python, R, PowerBI, Basic SQL.
YoE - 3 years

Can someone suggest if fixed pay is fair or low or high according to current standards. If it's low, how high should I quote to HR

like

Reposting this:
Has anyone ever worked in Bytedance/ Amazon (APAC)? How’s the culture like and are the compensation package competitive?

Going through couple interviews with both companies at the moment, unsure which is the better company to work in.

like

Can someone help me on what should one ask for B8 position for project management having 8 years of experience .

like

What is a reasonable raise plus promotion increase to manager in the tax practice in Chicago? Numbers are up in a few days so trying to get a good idea what is reasonable.

like

Have an offer from Kroll and FTI. Which one you guys think is better?
Same position and same pay range.

Does NTT data pays variable pay that they mention in the offer letter as PEP(0-14%)?

I've been approached to advise a SAAS startup, series B roundwise, with a 4-5 hours per week expectation max. How would you figure out how much equity ask for (company is valued at 54m USD)?

like

Trying to figure out how best to ask for a raise. Wondering if any nurse practitioners or physician associates would be willing to share their salary for various hospital positions along with their length of experience? Thank you!

like

Bangalore AC. Senior Associate 2. What's the salary band?

like

More Posts

Is there anything inherently sketchy about an apartment with a mandatory lease term of over a year (eg 15 or 18 months)? I assume they just want to lock us down for longer, but committing to a place for that long is a little daunting

like

Hi everyone
After hearing all bad reviews about ps I finally have no option left but to join the organization. Any tips how to survive their, how to manage the poor wlb?

like

Just got an interview at KPMG, Human Capital Advisory.
They say there’s no Case Interview but I see a “Situational” Interview segment. Anyone have any insight or advice on that?

like

Why is Deloitte giving Iphones to people and what is this well being program? Can anyone explain.
Also, does it apply to Deloitte India(not USI) employees? Thinking of joining Deloitte India in feb in consulting service line.

Is Deloitte usi have office in Chennai?

like

Has anyone cheated on their partner, felt horrible from the guilt, confessed to them and then managed to still save the relationship? Or is cheating something no one gets over ever?

like

Hi fishes, how much variable pay usually paid back. 100%?

Hey fellow 🐠, what do you think of making a fishbowl to meet up with fellow consulting professionals in the same city? To grow our network, get some more insights etc.? Would anyone be interested?

like

How is WLB in PwC india lately?

like

To those of you who are planning to apply to MBA: Make sure you choose your recommender CAREFULLY. Really evaluate the person you’re requesting the letter from, their personality, and their relationship with you. You don’t want to be back stabbed like me 🙃

likefunny

In Brussels next couple days for work any restaurant or bar recs?

like

Happy Halloween, my fellow Tech Pros! I love this Holiday, anyone come up with a creative costume to wear at work?

Hi Fishes,

Can you all share your salary renegotiation experience with first offer provided company after receiving better offer from second company.
Looking for your suggestions for successful renegotiation and tips.

like

Hey Guys,
I am trying to upload my payslips in bgv portal of capgem but it is throwing an error that data is insufficient and hence I am not able to submit. Also my lwd in current firm is still 10 days away so I can only provide them with my payslips for now. There is an option to select Yes if still haven't received other docs. But once I select that option I am unable to submit those payslips as well could someone please help

If I applied to a company and sent a message to the recruiter on LinkedIn, but they haven’t accepted my connection request or responded to my message, should I follow up with an email a week later? Trying to find the line between enthusiastic and being a weirdo.

I think another offer might be coming soon but I really want a shot at this job.

What are some of your recos for the best comms/PR books and sites to learn more deeply and further your knowledge in your role?

Can we agree on a standard?

Each 🚀 = 10%

If you say "🚀🚀🚀" and shits gone up 5% trough to peak in 24 hours...you're killin' us!!

like

My male SO was recently introduced to Le Labo and has been dropping hints. I want to get a cologne for him- what’s your fave at LL? I have a few faves, but I want to get more opinions

Hi all! I need help deciding which one of these I should choose -
Senior manager at PWC (80k£ base + 5900£ allowance) or
Manager at Accenture (70k£ base + 5000£ allowance, this would be a promotion)

like

Does anyone else have issues knowing when to stop working or managing their work-life balance? I get emails and requests at all hours and I always respond but I'm wondering if it is time to set up some boundaries and start ignoring requests after a certain point at night and on the weekends?

like

Additional Posts in Advertising

My browser history is failing me and hope y’all can help! I recently stumbled upon a website where some ad folks had compiled a bunch of idea/conceptual thinking approaches and if you clicked through there were past spots that had utilized that idea / way of thinking. I wanted to share it with a mentee and can’t track it down. It was a simple layout: grid of images w/headline naming the idea … Sound familiar?

like

Tom Bagot, RIP

like

Does the infamous side hustle really just mean a hobby?

like

What are your thoughts on leaving a stable but unfulfilling job for another one during these times?

like

Laid off, 10 years exp, tired of acct management. Feel so lost. Don't want to go back to agency side. What should I do? I feel like 💩

like

Ted Royer helping JL win VW. Rumor or true?

likefunny

If you got fired today would you have a Bach up plan? What would it be?

like

Anomaly, good move or no?

likefunny

Does anyone feel weird in the DEI space for all the identity politics of representation (which I understand progress is progress!) but it’s still within the system of capitalism because this is still... advertising? - coming from a BIPOC

like

Fernando Machado's inbox is officially filled with every creative's pipe dream gaming idea.

Post Photo
likefunny

Hi all. I can't help but feel that my current 'Digital Managing Partner' job title is a little too niche when it comes to LinkedIn job/resume keyword relevance, particularly outside of a media agency environment. However, a 'Digital Director' title feels too junior and 'Managing Director' maybe a little more senior. Any logical suggestions please? Thanks

like

Best (non-agency) company to work at in Boston??

likehelpfulsmart

Creative at MediaCom NYC. Thoughts?

like

Can someone from Leo Burnett explain why your LinkedIn titles say “Human Being”? It adds an extra step since I have no idea what industry the person inviting me to connect is in or what their title is

funnylike

If you do something on the side for extra cash (like drive for Uber) then lose your agency job in a layoff, does your little side gig disqualify you from collecting unemployment?

like

Will it ever not be a boy's club?

like

Our tiny team’s designer has left so we’ll need to find a contract designer for a billboard we need to launch in Jan/Feb. We have 3 concepts we’d like to explore. How much should my budget be? Company’s based in California but open to talented designers anywhere.

like

I have to write a self review and I’m having a hard time writing down my achievements without sounding boisterous and the things I want to improve without bringing myself down. Any tips?

like

I hate that I feel sad I’ve never had my work enter for awards. My feed is flooded with everyone’s success. Should this define me? Why do I care so much when there are bigger problems in the world?

like

Manager texted me at ~10pm asking for a non-critical update. I chose not to respond (until morning) because I don't want to allow a bad habit to form. Thoughts?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal