Podcast Career Accelerator

Submission Guidelines

The program is open to Canadian emerging audio creators who are 18-35 years old and wish to learn more about establishing a career in the podcast industry. Creators from historically underrepresented communities are specifically encouraged to apply.

Eligible applicants must be:

• 18-35 years of age.
• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a related post graduate degree/program OR have 3 years or less experience independently creating audio content OR an independent creator who has not enrolled in a degree/program but self-identifies as an independent creator who is BIPOC, female or a person with disabilities.
• Not currently employed by or have a show in production with a major broadcaster or digital platform.
• Interested in pursuing/exploring podcasting as a career path/source of significant revenue.

Successful applicants will receive:

• A Creators Forum Pass to the 2023 Hot Docs Podcast Festival (October 19-22), which provides access to the two-day Creators Forum. Sessions and events will offer a chance to dive deep into the art and craft of audio storytelling with some of the world’s leading audio creators. 
• Online access to the Creators Forum archive of sessions from past events
• An invitation to a networking breakfast on October 20
• An invitation to a networking cocktail on October 20

Sessions will be available both in person, and will be recorded and available online for those that are unable attend the in-person event in Toronto.

 

How to Apply

Applications are open with a deadline of October 5, 2023.

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