NUJ Freelance Fees Guide: Print media agreements

Below are links to the agreements affecting Print media work by freelances that were available to the editors on 05 May 2008. It's going to be a while before we've gathered all that exist.

Agreements affecting Magazines

Writers' group agreement for Q & Mojo (2005!) (RTF file)

Agreements affecting National newspapers

Guardian "Freelance Charter"

Express agreement (Freelance report)

Print media home

Code of practice for commissioning journalists

Generally useful links:

The National Union of Journalists must not, can not and would not wish to dictate rates or terms of engagement to members or to editors. The information presented here is for guidance and as an aid to equitable negotiation only.

Suggestions apply to contracts governed by UK law only. In any event, nothing here should be construed as legal advice.