budget break down
Operating a television show is expensive! Here is a detailed breakdown of a single episode.
Salary for employees: 2800.00
Executive Producer, Associate Producer, Presenter, Editor
Social Media Coordinator, Writer, Production Assistants
Television Airtime 1200.00
Closed Captioning 500.00
Equipment (including replacements, batteries, rentals) 325.00
Transportation 100.00
Incidentals (marketing, craft services, supplies) 300.00
TOTAL 5225.00
Note that special programming, e.g. documentaries, cost much more than our typical weekly episodes, since they involve multiple locations, numerous recording dates, more specialized equipment, greater planning and more extensive editing. You are welcome to email us to get a detailed breakdown of our documentary production.