Given the challenges before public media today, post-rescission, there is unprecedented interest in programming beyond the traditional content providers like NPR.
This could be your moment. Let’s help get you there.
Ideas to Air: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Quality Public Radio Programs for Independent Producers is my resource guide for those of you seeking to get into the public radio programming ecosystem.
From my work with San Francisco’s KQED, public radio’s marquee organization, to leadership in the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, getting a show heard by stations remains one of the questions I historically have received most. I’m in the process of building a resource intended to give you timeless tools to help you get your program heard.
As part of this resource, I want to help you learn how to:
- Develop and structure compelling ideas for broadcast
- Meet technical and formatting standards for public radio
- Maintain consistent quality across episodes
- Distribute your work effectively to stations and networks
Breaking in is difficult, and I can’t promise you the moon. However, I will try to equip you with what you will need to shine.
Do you have questions as a producer or ideas as a station decision-maker? Let me know.