About the Opportunity:
The Google Podcast creator program is a free multi-week podcast accelerator program that provides indie podcasters from around the world with the creative development and business strategies their podcasts need to level up.
Together Google and PRX are proud to present a new round of the Google Podcasts creator program. We are looking for active podcast productions and audio creators that are looking to level up!
Our program's newest iteration involves rigorous curricular support and mentorship in: conceptual innovation, business development and sustainability, audience growth strategies, and multi-media publishing strategies (video, streaming, socials, and more!). Applicants accepted into the program will receive generous funding and access to industry professionals who want to help them level up.
Who should Apply:
Applicants that have already been producing media and podcasts for at least 3 years. Specifically, creators looking to take a current podcast past creative development and into business strategy
Must be able to demonstrate success and enthusiasm with current or past podcast(s) either through audience retention and growth, conceptual rigor, diversification of podcast offerings, revenue and/ or partnerships
Must be willing to pause production during the program
Represent a range of geographies, backgrounds, views, voices, and styles
Teams with baseline technical and editorial skills
Are interested in making their podcast sustainable through teamwork, openness to iteration and change, and pursuing revenue and audience growth
Benefits of the Opportunity:
$15,000 stipend to offset production and operational expenses
20 weeks of podcast training focused on concept development, audience growth, and long-term sustainability that will be bookended by in-person gatherings
Access to a network of industry experts, mentors, program alumni, and guest speakers
Rigorous 1-on-1 mentorship and feedback on all aspects of their production
Reimbursement for travel-related expenses, if applicable
Submission Deadline:
24 April 2022