Professional Podcast Invoice Template
Bill sponsors and clients professionally with our comprehensive invoice template designed for podcasters and producers.
Everything You Need for Podcaster Invoicing
Our podcaster invoice template includes all the features you need to create professional invoices and get paid faster.
Sponsorship Billing
Bill for podcast sponsorships, ad reads, and host endorsements.
Production Services
Invoice for podcast editing, production, and post-production services.
Episode-Based Billing
Track and bill by episode for production or sponsorship work.
Download Metrics
Include download numbers and audience metrics with sponsorship invoices.
Ad Placement Tracking
Track pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ad placements.
Recurring Sponsorships
Manage ongoing sponsor relationships with recurring invoices.
Complete Guide to Podcaster Invoicing
As a podcaster or podcast producer, you create content that informs, entertains, and builds dedicated audiences. Whether you're billing sponsors for ad reads or clients for production services, professional invoicing is essential for running a successful podcast business. This guide covers everything podcast professionals need to know about invoicing for sponsorships, production, and related services.
- Business Information: Your name or company, address, email, and podcast name.
- Client/Sponsor Details: Company name, billing contact, and purchase order if provided.
- Invoice Details: Invoice number, date, campaign period, and due date.
- Campaign/Project Reference: Sponsor campaign name or production project reference.
- Episodes: List of episodes with air dates and sponsorship/production details.
- Ad Placement: For sponsorships: pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll positions.
- Download Numbers: For sponsorships: episode downloads at time of billing.
- Read Type: Host-read vs. produced ad; live read vs. scripted.
- Production Details: For production: editing, mixing, show notes, etc.
- Total Amount: Rate calculation, any taxes, and grand total.
- Payment Terms: Due date and accepted payment methods.
- Invoice After Episodes Air: For sponsorships, invoice once sponsored episodes have published.
- Include Episode Links: Provide direct links to episodes for sponsor verification.
- Document Download Numbers: Include download metrics as of invoice date or per contract.
- Specify Ad Placement: Clearly indicate pre-roll, mid-roll, or post-roll placement.
- Note Read Type: Specify host-read vs. produced; live vs. scripted reads.
- Track All Episodes: For multi-episode campaigns, list each episode separately.
- Bill Production Monthly: For ongoing production, invoice monthly or per episode batch.
- Separate Services: Itemize: editing, show notes, transcription, uploads separately.
- Reference Contracts: Note the sponsorship agreement or production contract.
- Follow Up on Late Payments: Sponsors often pay Net 30-60. Follow up systematically.
Podcast rates vary by audience size, niche, and service type:
Sponsorship CPM Rates (per 1,000 downloads):
- Pre-roll (15-30 sec): $15-$25 CPM
- Mid-roll (60 sec, most valuable): $25-$50 CPM
- Post-roll (15-30 sec): $10-$20 CPM
- Host endorsement: +50-100% premium
- Niche/premium audiences: Up to $100+ CPM
Flat Rate Sponsorships:
- Small podcast (<5K downloads): $100-$500/episode
- Medium podcast (5K-25K): $500-$2,000/episode
- Large podcast (25K-100K): $2,000-$5,000/episode
- Major podcast (100K+): $5,000-$25,000+/episode
Production Services:
- Basic editing: $75-$150/episode
- Full production: $150-$300/episode
- Premium production: $300-$500+/episode
- Show notes: $25-$75/episode
- Transcription: $1-$3/minute
- Monthly retainer: $500-$2,000/month
Recommended payment terms for podcast services:
For Sponsorships:
- Invoice after episode(s) air
- Net 30 standard (some brands: Net 60)
- Include download verification
- Multi-episode: invoice monthly or per flight
For Production Services:
- Per-episode: invoice upon delivery
- Retainer: invoice at start of month
- New clients: consider upfront payment
- Net 7-14 payment terms
For Agencies:
- Expect Net 60-90 payment cycles
- Get contract terms in writing
- Build into cash flow planning
Campaign Payments:
- Short campaigns: 100% at end
- Long campaigns: monthly invoicing
- Consider deposits for large commits
Late Payment:
- Grace period: 7-14 days
- Follow up via email
- Consider pausing future spots
- Late fees per contract terms
- No Episode Documentation: Always include episode links and air dates for verification.
- Missing Download Metrics: For sponsorships, include download numbers as proof of delivery.
- Unclear Ad Placement: Specify exactly where in the episode the ad appeared.
- Not Separating Services: For production, itemize editing, show notes, etc. separately.
- Weak Contract References: Reference the sponsorship or production agreement on invoices.
- Poor Follow-Up: Sponsors and agencies often pay late. Follow up consistently.
- Underpricing Host Reads: Host-read endorsements are valuable. Price them appropriately.
- Not Billing Extras: Rush delivery, extra revisions, and add-ons should be billed.
- Inconsistent Invoicing: Invoice on a regular schedule. Don't let receivables pile up.
- Missing Exclusivity Fees: If sponsors want exclusivity, that should be priced separately.
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