About IRBG
Our core services include education and training, advocacy and representation, consulting, and facilitating peer-to-peer exchange through our listserv, strategic initiatives, and national conferences.
The 1,500+ independent radio stations, streamers, broadcastors, podcasters, story editors, audio producers, documentarians, engineers, sound designers and media entrepreneurs who energize IRBG creative community span the United States and work in dozens of countries worldwide. IRBG helps independent audio makers with mentorship, training, tools and peer support throughout their careers. Essential resources like our Guide to Fair Practice, rates research and sample contracts support members and advance fairness and equity across the industry. Our training and mentorship programs include New Voices, which forges connections and career paths for emerging talent and underrepresented voices in public media and narrative audio, a paid fellowship program designed to diversify and expand the pool of working editors in public radio and podcasting.
As a membership organization, IRBG regularly hosts webinars and educational sessions and maintains active discussion forums and a responsive community where we support members navigating the increasingly complex, fast-evolving narrative audio industry. Our vital weekly newsletter, thriving job board and robust talent directory connect producers, editors, and engineers with shows, stations, and outlets that need their expertise.
Learn more about IRBG’s in support of the audio community.