We guarantee whistle-to-publish deadlines and match credit protection for every contract.
Our sports editorial newsroom operates under fixed hourly windows and contractual pitchside coverage commitments. Here is exactly what our desk guarantees, what our weather clauses cover, and how retainer credits behave across Texas match seasons.
Pitch Postponements, Heat Stoppages, and Rescheduling Rules
Our crew monitors National Weather Service radar and local lightning detection networks within 10 miles of any Austin athletic facility. When match officials signal an electrical storm delay, cameras and directional shotgun microphones are placed in moisture-sealed Peli transport cases until the official 30-minute all-clear whistle sounds.
Credit Rollover Rules for 3,000–7,500 USD Monthly Content Packages
| Deliverable Unit | Individual Price Basis | Retainer Credit Equivalent | Rollover Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editorial Desk Reporting (1 hr) | 150–300 USD / hr | 1.0 Credit | 45 Calendar Days |
| Vertical Video Reel (Finished 9:16) | 444 USD / item | 3.0 Credits | 45 Calendar Days |
| Mini Photo/Video Shoot (2 hr Pitchside) | 500 USD / session | 3.5 Credits | 45 Calendar Days |
| Half-Day Field Shoot (4 hr Tournament) | 555 USD / half-day | 3.8 Credits | 45 Calendar Days |
| Video Post-Production & Color Grading (1 hr) | 150 USD / hr | 1.0 Credit | 45 Calendar Days |
Editorial Fact-Checking and Video Post-Production Revisions
What is included: Correction of player names, jersey numbers, minute timecodes, audio level balancing, and color adjustments. What is excluded: Re-shooting completed fixtures and editing unaccredited parent footage.
Dual-Card Ingest and Redundant Sideline Equipment
What happens if a pitchside camera operator is delayed by traffic on I-35 or misses the opening kickoff?
Question asked by competitive youth club director prior to signing a 6-month seasonal media agreement.