What Services Does PRX Offer for Podcasters and Radio Producers?

PRX (prx.org) is a public media organization that offers three main categories of services for podcasters and radio producers: podcast publishing technology (Dovetail), content representation and distribution for shows, and training plus full-service audio production. Which one is relevant to you depends on whether you need a publishing platform, an audience/distribution partner, or production and skills support.

Technology: Dovetail podcast publishing platform

PRX builds technology, including Dovetail, described on the site as "our podcast publishing platform, to help top producers reach and grow their audiences and make money." PRX also describes it as "a privacy-first suite of applications for all your podcasting needs."

• What it's for: hosting, distribution, audience growth, and monetization support for podcast producers.
• Who it suits: producers who want a publishing platform rather than only a distribution deal.
• What the site does not state: specific pricing, plan tiers, or sign-up requirements. Treat those as things to confirm directly with PRX before assuming access terms.

Content representation and distribution

PRX represents and distributes a portfolio of podcast and broadcast shows, including well-known public radio programs. Examples listed on the site include The World, Reveal, This American Life, The New Yorker Critics At Large, Ear Hustle, The Moth, Snap Judgment, Song Exploder, Normal Gossip, Milk Street Radio, and Lost Women of Science, among others.

PRX states its audience scale as:

• What it's for: producers and shows seeking a partner to reach larger audiences and generate sponsorship revenue.
• Who it suits: established shows with an existing catalog, since the portfolio skews toward well-known public media titles.
• What the site does not state: submission criteria, revenue-share terms, or exclusivity conditions.

Training and production services

PRX offers two related services beyond technology and distribution:

• Podcast training: PRX says it is "training the next generation of storytellers, producers, stations and news organizations."

• PRX Productions: a team of audio directors, editors, sound designers, engineers, and producers that makes podcasts, broadcast shows, experiential audio, and sonic identifiers for partners.

• What it's for: individuals or organizations that need to build audio skills or outsource production entirely.

• Who it suits: stations, newsrooms, and independent producers at different experience levels.

How to decide which service fits

• If you need hosting, distribution, and monetization tooling, start with Dovetail.
• If you have an existing show and want a larger audience plus sponsorship, look at PRX's content representation.
• If you need skills or hands-on production help, look at PRX training or PRX Productions.

Because the site does not publish pricing, eligibility, or application details for these services, the practical next step is to contact PRX directly or use the relevant "Learn More" path on prx.org for the service you're considering.