Agent Commission

Feb 4th 2007, 08:03 AM

What typically is an agent's commission for a reporter with 10 to 15 years experience?

Omega Man · Feb 4th 2007, 08:09 AM

Depends on the agency. Usually 5-10%.

Feb 5th 2007, 01:34 PM

NEVER pay more than 8%. Some agencies will tell you 10% is what all their clients pay and it wouldnt' be fair to charge you any less. It's both LAME and a lie.

If you have that much experience, and you're good, you should pay 5-8% based on your current income and earning potential.

Feb 6th 2007, 08:12 AM

Regardless of what any particular agent charges, it's almost always far too much. Why? Because agents get paid continuously over the life of your business relationship regardless of how much actual work they do.

Should they be compensated for helping you find a job and/or negotiating your contract -- absolutely.

But, should you keep paying them month after month, year after year, renewal after renewal (if the stay at the same station long-term)? Uhh... no.

there are better ways, and i truly believe that the people that have hired me to negotiate their contracts would agree.

before you hire ANY agent, think about whether it's what you really need.

best of luck.

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Feb 4th 2007, 08:03 AM	#1
AndrewNiksay Guest Posts: n/a	What typically is an agent's commission for a reporter with 10 to 15 years experience?

Feb 4th 2007, 08:09 AM	#2
Omega Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in my fourth floor fortress Posts: 768	Depends on the agency. Usually 5-10%.

Feb 5th 2007, 01:34 PM	#3
AnchorsAway Guest Posts: n/a	NEVER pay more than 8%. Some agencies will tell you 10% is what all their clients pay and it wouldnt' be fair to charge you any less. It's both LAME and a lie. If you have that much experience, and you're good, you should pay 5-8% based on your current income and earning potential.

Feb 6th 2007, 08:12 AM	#4
tvcontract.com Guest Posts: n/a	Regardless of what any particular agent charges, it's almost always far too much. Why? Because agents get paid continuously over the life of your business relationship regardless of how much actual work they do. Should they be compensated for helping you find a job and/or negotiating your contract -- absolutely. But, should you keep paying them month after month, year after year, renewal after renewal (if the stay at the same station long-term)? Uhh... no. there are better ways, and i truly believe that the people that have hired me to negotiate their contracts would agree. before you hire ANY agent, think about whether it's what you really need. best of luck.