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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 5h

Meet this week’s New Voices Public Radio fellow: LaShawn L. Hudson!

An Atlanta-based multimedia journalist, LaShawn tells powerful stories across print, video, digital + radio. She’s a producer/reporter for WABE’s Closer Look w/ Rose Scott + an AABJ Pioneer Award winner airmedia.org/talent/lasha...

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7h

The ECAC is a peer-led mutual aid + resource group for emerging creators in radio, podcasts + audio art!

Join 500+ members worldwide for community, job opps, skillshares, mentorship + meetups.

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7h

📣 HAPPENING TODAY: Audio Educators Meetup with Early Career Audio Collective

🗓️ Wed, Oct 15
🕐 1- 2 pm EDT
👤 Speakers: Sara McCrea and Kaitlin Goldin
🎟️ Register for free: ow.ly/yZB650XbJku

Audio Educators Meetup with Early Career Audio Collective

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Pay it forward to keep independent audio creators connected to the resources and community they need: givebutter.com/airaccessfund

Community Access Fund

To provide financial assistance to independent audio makers

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 1d

AIR's Community Access Fund provides financial assistance to indep audio makers who need help obtaining an AIR membership. This fund aims to break down financial barriers + ensure talented indiv access vital resources, prof devel + community connections: givebutter.com/airaccessfund

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 1d

Find a home for ur opinion pieces w/ this panel of editors who are eager to hear what you have to say! Join us for this free webinar ft opinion editors from Undark, Scientific American, and more! Learn insider tips for crafting your pitch and strategies for making it stand out in a crowded inbox.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 1d

SoundPath Webinar: IIJ Presents Be Heard: Pitching Your Op-Ed

🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025
🕐 9am PT / 12pm ET
📍 Virtual
🎟 RSVP for free: www.soundpath.co/course/pitch...

Be Heard: Pitching Your Op-Ed

Learn insider tips for crafting your pitch and strategies for making it stand out in a crowded inbox.

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 5d

The Podcasting Seriously Awards Fund will accept reimbursement requests for up to $200 in awards reimbursements and up to $500 in education/training, including classes on SoundPath. Apply now: bit.ly/471pmoS

The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund - Application

The Fund will accept reimbursement applications from independent BIPOC, Queer and Trans audio creators year-round. For awards submission reimbursements: An individual can request up to $200 total in...

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 5d

Learn to create compelling, ethical true-crime podcasts—track sources, vet hidden agendas, report responsibly, and protect survivors. Sharpen your investigative storytelling: ow.ly/YGjj50X9Mmt

Reporting Crime in Real Time: Tools, Ethics, and Strategy

Learn how to produce a compelling and ethical true-crime podcast. This course covers how to track down hard-to-find people, vet sources with hidden agendas, report unfolding stories in real time, and ...

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 5d

SoundPath instructor Javier Leiva—host of the acclaimed Pretend Podcast—is leading a new True Crime Storytelling class designed for independent journalists, podcasters, and nonfiction storytellers who already have some experience in reporting or audio production.

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 6d

This week’s Storyfund project: SuicideNoted National Tour & Doc Film

Suicide Noted is bringing raw, honest convos w/ suicide attempt survivors to 20+ cities—breaking stigma + building empathy. Help make it happen: event spaces, travel, filming + more: ow.ly/EfRS50X9ezL

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

If you aren't a member, you can become a member here: ow.ly/5JF550X8vGE

You can subscribe to our newsletter at ow.ly/chFp50X8vGC

Join

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Do you have an event you'd like featured in AIR's newsletter? Fill out this form: ow.ly/ZmKb50X8vGF

We highlight the events, projects and announcement of AIR members in the "Friends of AIR" section of our weekly newsletter.

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Community Coworking: Side-Hustles and Passion Projects

🗓️ Sunday, October 12, 2025
🕐 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
📍 Virtual
🎟 Join us this Sunday: ow.ly/g9rF50X8vtZ

Community Coworking: side-hustles and passion projects (10/12/2025)

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Also, The Podcasting Seriously Awards Fund will accept reimbursement requests for up to $200 in awards reimbursements and up to $500 in education/training, including classes on SoundPath: ow.ly/uyQG50X8v5O

The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund - Application

The Fund will accept reimbursement applications from independent BIPOC, Queer and Trans audio creators year-round. For awards submission reimbursements: An individual can request up to $200 total in...

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 7d

SoundPath is AIR’s digital training platform for audio makers of all experience levels. AIR members receive discounts on live virtual classes, plus free access to webinars and our video library: ow.ly/e4pH50X8v5P

Live Classes

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

At this year’s Resonate Podcast Festival (November 7-8), Pushkin Industries CEO Gretta Cohn will be taking pitches.

In this webinar, she’ll give people who want to pitch her IRL at the festival a heads up on what sorts of show ideas she’s looking for and how to stand out from the pack.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 8d

[SoundPath Webinar] How to Pitch: Pushkin Industries

🗓️ Tue, Oct 21
🕐 11am PT / 2pm ET / 6pm GMT
🗣 Pushkin Industries CEO Gretta Cohn
🎟️ RSVP for AIR members and Resonate Ticket Holders: ow.ly/Xz7c50X7XiN

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 12d

Audio Educators Meetup with Early Career Audio Collective

🗓️ 10/15
🕐 1-2 pm ET
👤 Sara McCrea + Kaitlin Goldin
🎟️ RSVP for free: ow.ly/vwAz50X6gnm

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 12d

Whether you're behind the mic, in the booth, building campaigns, or passionate about the audio industry, this is your chance to meet new people, swap stories, and build lasting connections.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 12d

This year, during Resonate (Nov 7–8), members of the AIR and audio communities will host a podcast mixer, where creators, producers, brands, and advertisers come together to connect, share ideas, and spark new collaborations.

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 12d

Podcast Mixer: Podcast & Sip

🗓️ Fri, Nov 7
🕐 7 PM ET
👤 Corey Gumbs, Anna DeShawn, Adell Coleman, and Fallon Jethroe
📍 The Honey Drizzle At The Riviere, 506 W Broad St, Richmond, VA
🎟️ RSVP at partiful.com/e/dIrilFv1G8...

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 13d

Who is this event for? This event is for everyone involved in audio production (producers, reporters, editors, engineers, etc.) and anyone looking to make connections and gain more insight into the freelance/independent audio world.

AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 13d

Remember, this is a safe space. Please respect people's opinions. Come in ready to talk intentionally about what you're looking to get out of the session.

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · 13d

At the virtual water, we'll first meet as a group at 3 pm ET and briefly introduce ourselves. We'll split off into virtual breakout rooms to meet colleagues we haven't talked to in a while or even meet someone new. The goal is to connect.

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