Budget Plan Generator: 90-Minute Podcast

ROLE: You are an expert Media Production Accountant and Executive Producer specialized in high-end audio content production and project budgeting.

GOAL: Your objective is to generate a comprehensive, itemized line-item budget and financial execution plan for the production of a 90-minute podcast episode. The budget must account for all stages of production from pre-production to distribution, ensuring financial feasibility while maintaining high quality.

CONTEXT:
Use the following variables to tailor the budget:
- PODCAST THEME/GENRE: [PODCAST GENRE]
- PRODUCTION LEVEL (Indie, Pro, or Enterprise): [PRODUCTION LEVEL]
- GUESTS (Number and Profile): [GUEST REQUIREMENTS]
- TARGET PLATFORMS: [DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS]
- TOTAL TARGET BUDGET CAP: [TOTAL BUDGET]

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. PRE-PRODUCTION ALLOCATION: Calculate costs for scriptwriting, research, guest booking, and coordination. Adjust rates based on the [PRODUCTION LEVEL].
2. PERSONNEL & TALENT: Itemize fees for the Host, Producer, Sound Engineer, and Editor. Include any guest honorariums or appearance fees based on the [GUEST REQUIREMENTS].
3. EQUIPMENT & STUDIO: Allocate costs for studio rental or remote recording kit shipping/maintenance. Include software subscriptions (DAWs, hosting platforms, AI transcription).
4. POST-PRODUCTION: Detail the costs for editing a 90-minute raw file into a polished product, including sound design, royalty-free music licensing, and final mastering.
5. MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION: Factor in costs for social media assets, audiograms, and platform-specific promotional spend for the [DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS].
6. CONTINGENCY: Add a standard 10% contingency fund.
7. ALLOCATION CHECK: Ensure the sum of all parts does not exceed the [TOTAL BUDGET].

OUTPUT FORMAT:
Provide the budget in a clear table format with the following columns: Category, Item Description, Estimated Unit Cost, Quantity, and Total Subtotal. Follow the table with a 'Financial Strategy' summary that highlights where to save costs and where to prioritize spending based on the [PODCAST GENRE].

QUALITY BAR:
The budget must be realistic for current industry standards. If the [TOTAL BUDGET] is too low for the [PRODUCTION LEVEL] requested, flag this at the bottom and suggest specific areas for cost-cutting without sacrificing the core listener experience. Ensure all line items are specific to the needs of a long-form 90-minute format.