We’re calling for an agreement between Unscripted freelancers and the Broadcasters/Production Companies.
FAIR PAY, FAIR HOuRS, FAIR CONDITIONS
By speaking with one voice, we believe we can drive powerful change.
FAIR PAY, FAIR HOuRS, FAIR CONDITIONS
WHY JOIN?
The Freelance Model is Broken.
For too long freelancers in Unscripted TV have worked in a ‘wild west’ where long hours, unfair pay, and outrageous working conditions flourished. We want a better deal.
Putting diversity at the heart.
We’re committed to pushing for representation on-and-off camera. Ethnicity, disability and class should be no barrier to getting ahead in TV.
Working to end the bully culture.
Had enough of bullies? We’re campaigning to eliminate bullying and harassment in the TV industry alongside our #UnseenOnScreen campaign.
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Rate Negotiation Guide
Our number one question from freelancers is “what should I be paid?”. We are also aware that what we are paid is very personal, and can be contentious in the freelance industry we operate in.
Additionally, there are historic issues that need addressing urgently. Firstly, those with protected characteristics often don’t achieve the same rates as their peers, which is discrimination. Secondly, those in production management roles (traditionally seen as female jobs) aren’t paid the same as their colleagues in editorial jobs.
Bearing in mind the above, we have put together a Rate Negotiation Guide. It will be most useful for people stepping up the ladder, and working out what you should be paid on Day 1 of a promotion. We know it won’t be a perfect fit for all roles across all the Unscripted Genres, but it is a starting point to ensure you can negotiate with confidence and achieve a fair minimum rate.
Thanks to everyone who came to the #WorthIt Campaign Launch!
It was great to see so many freelancers together discussing the real issues we face on a daily basis.
