AIR (Association of Independents in Radio)
Dominique French is an experienced media professional and educator currently serving as an instructor at the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR), focusing on interview training for editors, hosts, and producers. Previously, Dominique was a podcast producer and host at YR Media from August 2021 to 2024 and an AIR Media New Voices Scholar in 2020, during which time Dominique produced a 10-part narrative mini-podcast and received mentorship from NPR's Priska Neely. Additionally, Dominique has held roles as a research assistant at Northwestern University, where expertise in managing forensics collections was demonstrated, and as a volunteer director at the Smithsonian Institution, managing significant events including the Grand Opening of the National African American History and Culture Museum. Dominique holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Theatre from Northwestern University.
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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio)
Since its 1988 founding by a group of freelance radio producers in New York City, AIR has grown into a hub for independent media makers. We identify, cultivate and connect audio storytellers across the U.S. and the world. AIR is committed to expanding the ecosystem where independents can do their best work, advocate for their needs and build thriving careers. Our network currently includes 1,300+ independent audio producers, multimedia journalists, and public media stations and networks across 47 states and 30 countries. Our members are journalists, podcasters, story editors, audio producers, documentarians, engineers, sound designers, and creative media entrepreneurs. Our small-yet-mighty remote staff, currently led by CEO Ken Ikeda, and AIR’s Board of Directors are committed to building a more equitable, sustainable infrastructure in collaboration with our vibrant, growing community of independent media makers.