PRX Teams With Google Podcasts Creator Program

Teaming

PRX is partnering with GOOGLE to lead the GOOGLE Podcasts creator program and establish a global podcast accelerator.   GOOGLE launched the creator program in JUNE when it released its long-awaited podcast app; the program is designed to increase diversity and remove barriers to podcasting through training underrepresented voices and education. 

For the accelerator, PRX will be selecting global teams for seed funding, intensive training, and mentorship, split into two rounds of about six projects each, with the first round starting in JANUARY and applications being taken through NOVEMBER 18th at 11:59p (ET).  PRX will also be producing a series of “Podcasting 101” training videos in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Arabic.

“We are committed to lowering barriers to podcasting through education and information sharing,” said GOOGLE Podcasts Product Manager ZACK RENEAU-WEEDEN. “As we work to bring hundreds of millions more listeners into the fold, we want to play a role in ensuring content is available for all types of global audiences. PRX has a proven track record of mentorship and education, and we couldn’t be more excited to work with them as our lead partner.”

“We want to dramatically change the podcasting ecosystem and support more access,” added PRX CEO KERRI HOFFMAN. “Training is a primary way to close the skills gap that keep many from being successful in podcasting. This is particularly true for those who are underrepresented in other forms of media. We hope to elevate more diverse voices and empower others with tools to create and share.”

Find out more about the program at googlecp.prx.org/.

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