Join us at the Podcast Garage in KQED for a hangout with audio makers! We'll kick off this mingle with a workshop led by podcast producer Emily Shaw on how to work with clients on podcast projects as an independent producer. In this workshop, Emily shares the building blocks of client work: how to set your rate, build a budget, (re)negotiate contracts, and attract creatively satisfying projects. There will also be a casual mixer on the roof terrace with refreshments — come mingle with fellow audio makers!
Doors open at 6:00pm, event starts at 6:30pm. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Emily Shaw is a podcast producer, story editor, and consultant based in San Francisco. She specializes in developing podcasts for clients, and has worked with Google, Spotify, Headspace, Pandora, Uber, and more. Recently, Emily partnered with YouTube to create their first trends podcast, Like & Describe. Her goal is to help independent producers make more amazing work, by building creatively and financially sustainable careers.
ABOUT PRX
The Podcast Garage is a project of PRX - a non-profit media company shaping the future of audio by producing and distributing content, building technology, and training talented, independent producers. PRX believes a strong public media is anchored in journalism, strengthened with diverse voices, and amplified by innovative technology. Our award-winning portfolio ranges from iconic public radio programs to a growing body of podcast-first productions. Each month we reach more than 28.5 million listeners and generate in excess of 70 million podcast downloads.
ABOUT KQED
KQED serves the people of Northern California with a public-supported alternative to commercial media. An NPR and PBS member station based in San Francisco, KQED is home to one of the most listened-to public radio stations in the nation, one of the highest-rated public television services and an award-winning education program helping students and educators thrive in 21st-century classrooms. A trusted news source and leader and innovator in interactive technology, KQED takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration — exposing them to new people, places and ideas.