Kerry Donahue is a journalist, producer and trainer with a long history of innovation in radio and on-demand audio. Previously the Director of the Audio Program at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Donahue is a former executive producer at New York Public Radio and a member of the leadership team that launched the daily public radio news program The Takeaway.
As a producer of original content at Audible in the early 2000s, Donahue produced on-demand original audio long before podcasting became a household term. Her work has been heard across the airwaves on productions from PRX, NPR, WNYC and more.
Donahue is the Director of Training at PRX. PRX is a non-profit media organization specializing in audio journalism and storytelling. Their award-winning portfolio ranges from iconic public radio programs like The World, This American Life, The Takeaway and Reveal, to a growing body of podcast-first productions including the Radiotopia network, home to 99% Invisible, Ear Hustle and Criminal. Each month, PRX reaches more than 28.5 million listeners and generates in excess of 70 million podcast downloads.
PRX will be hosting What to Consider When Starting a Podcast: A Workshop Led by PRX