Won't it cost me more to use Soho Editors?Our freelancers pay for our service. There are no client charges for our service and our operator rates are the same as those charged by independent freelancers.
How are rates decided?
A variety of different factors impact on freelancer rates including: i) The type of project (commercial, broadcast, feature). ii) Project length (long-form or last-minute cover). iii) Standard days or overnights | weekends | bank holidays. iv) The expertise of the freelancer.
What happens if a booking over-runs?
In terms of cost, an overtime rate is normally agreed in advance. With regards to keeping a freelancer working past the original booked hours, unless this is pre-empted by an advance warning (normally at the time of the booking), it is at the discretion of the operator.
Why don't I just go direct to the freelancer?
You can, but if your freelancer lets you down, you're back at square one. With one call to Soho Editors, you can have hundreds of quality assured editors and operators at your disposal and we do all the organising for you.
What makes your freelancers better?
Soho Editors have a careful and thorough vetting procedure:
- A comprehensive review of all reels and CVs.
- Every operator is interviewed and has their references checked.
- We ideally require a minimum of two-years experience in their chosen speciality.
- For us, personality and client skills are just as important as technical and creative ability.
What happens if I'm not happy with a freelancer you've provided?
While any 'incident' is assessed on a case-by-case basis, in the instance of a first booking we do offer a no satisfaction, no charge policy on the first day's work.
Are you available out-of-office hours?
Yes. Soho Editors is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please get in touch
What will it cost me?
Nothing if we are unable to get you any suitable work. We deal very professionally with both clients and opertaors about rates and have many different agreements with clients so quoting a rate is not always possible, however you are under no obligation to take a booking and we will always get your acceptance of the rate for the contract, including any overtime or flexible working rates.
Why do I need Soho Editors?
Using us:
- Allows you to separate often uncomfortable financial discussions from creative ones.
- Allows you to be a tough negotiator, but at the same time see the bigger picture.
- Provides you, the individual freelancer, with the support of a large, specialist organisation, covering areas like credit control, marketing and training.
- Gives you the inside track on upcoming opportunities.
- Gives you access to regular events from open days showcasing new tecnologies and developments to the Christmas party.
- Gives you access to a vast range of clients in the UK and abroad.
- Helps build your profile|career.
- Enables you to plan your life more effectively.
- Legal Support when required
Do I have to be exclusive to Soho Editors?
No. There are two different contracts available to freelancers:
- Standard Contract: This a sign once, rolling contract that allows us to work closer together in achieving our goals of providing you with opertunites to work how you want to work.
- You are free to look and work with your own clients.
- Ongoing Account management.
- Full credit control services.
- Access to the Soho Editors partners web site.
- Access to the Soho Editors Training Apple Store, with discounts of up to 10% off many of Apple's professional products.
2. Single Contract: This will be put in place for an single contract placed with the freelancer, and does not role on to the next engagement which would then have another single contract agreement. (all of the services above are provided for the single contract period only)
The advantage of the standard contract is that the artist and Soho Editors can work closely together to generate work and cultivate clients. Soho Editors will do special promotions and mailers, promoting you as an individual to both our clients and the industry in general.
The single engagement contract means we will put in place a individual contract for each engagement we place with you.
What level of work will you provide me?
Because of the often unpredictable nature of the freelance market, we do not guarantee the level of work for our operators. Though, since we only generate income off the work we provide you, it is in our interest to keep you as busy as possible.
What else will Soho Editors do for me?
All this is backed by ongoing marketing and direct sales, these include representation at all the industries worldwide exhibitions and events e.g. NAB, IBC, Video forum, AES, Braodcast Live and many more. Soho Editors also organise events through out the year for freelancers giving you opportunities to see new systems and software upgrades in conjunction with manufacturers and not least the annual Christmas freelancers party.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please get in touch!
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