Reality TV editing rate

[Shane Ross]

Where? LA? NY? Virginia?

For what network?

Shane
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[Israel Tamang]

For cable (independent) for now. Shooting Locations based from Louisiana and LA but the post production gig will be in SF/LA where ever convenient for me and the filming crew.

[Shane Ross]

So, no specific network? Syndication? Depends on the budget. They range in the area you specify. So you need to ask them what the budget can allow. Also based on your experience cutting for TV and for reality.

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[Israel Tamang]

Sorry, I am not been given that information as we will be discussing further. I am just requested a rate/quote to put on the paper.

I am more of a narrative feature editor and music video editor (trailers, sizzles etc…that sorta thing but heading mainly towards features)
I am pretty good with cutting things to present real time, “in the moment” or create to look like one, so that rolls over to the reality show anyways. But it will depend on the DP/camera men coverage and etc…

As of now, I am putting down $ 2800 per week and am pretty sure that is on the low end side of the things, but its just a start.

Thanks though

[Israel Tamang]

Just of the bat, what would a TV editor weekly rate be in LA and in SF?

[Michael Phillips]

Union or non-union?

Michael

[Shane Ross]

$3000 is a good starting place…they might talk you down depending on the budget, and your experience. You have a lot of experience, but not in reality. Rates usually go down in areas you don’t have experience in, as it takes you slightly longer to do what is needed, or you need to address notes more. Once you get experienced and can be left alone to your own devices, then you can charge more.

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[Israel Tamang]

Its non union.