The price of each job is determined by the amount of production time and setup required. We work on clear, itemised budgets with fixed rates to ensure consistency and value.
The time taken for each job will vary according to its needs. The average video normally takes a few days of planning, production and then a week or so for editing and amends. Podcasts can be turned around in a couple of days.
Our payment terms are normally in line with the industry standard practice of 50% in advance of production and 50% invoiced on delivery of the final files.
The simple answer is ‘no’. We can work from just a basic idea, but a brief of some sort will make it easier for everybody involved to understand what is required and how best to achieve it.
We have a unique combination of people, who are diverse in their backgrounds and experience. Our experience in live radio and television creating content for literally millions of people daily, means we know how audiences work and how to reach them.
Although we are based in Central London, our work takes us all over the world. We have worked across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We have a lot of experience of ‘flyaway’ jobs and conversely host visiting crews who need local assistance in the UK.
This depends on the job. For podcasts, we will work with you on every aspect of the creative process including distribution. For video we may suggest trusted partners who specialise in optimising content, so it reaches the intended audience effectively.
In its simplest form, livestreams and virtual events are live productions with the majority of the audience watching from a remote location. There are various basic elements to consider such as the programme, the content and the platform. We use our live television experience to plan and deliver this kind of events.
This is defined by the scope of work. Podcast production starts at around £1,000 per episode. Video production normally carries a minimum of £3,000.
As the company was founded by Des who comes from an ethnic minority background, diversity is vitally important to The Content Works. The media industry still has a lot of work to do to widen its appeal to people from diverse backgrounds and we are constantly looking at how we can do our bit. We are proud to be a mentor for Media for All – an organisation focused on improving opportunities for people in the media industry.