“Podcasting is a relatively young medium with lots of room to grow. And the “golden age of podcasts” is only just beginning to reflect improved racial, gender, and geographic diversity. So there’s crucial work ahead as we build this industry. At the Vox Media Podcast Network, inclusive hiring and programming are core to our business. And that shapes the work of our producers and hosts. Diversity is an opportunity — to make better shows, bring them to large and varied audiences, and move the entire industry forward.”

“Building a diverse and inclusive culture is paramount to building a successful business. As our audiences grow and become more diverse, it’s important our talent reflects that same growth, diversity, and inclusivity. We hold ourselves to a high standard and we hold our clients and partners to those same high standards. In a business that requires collaboration, innovation, and creativity, having a team that brings all kinds of backgrounds and experiences to the table allows us to thrive.”

“We all know this industry’s future needs to look, sound, feel, and operate, differently – equitably. At Vox Media, we continuously strive toward making that a sustainable reality. We believe different social and cultural experiences told by different social and cultural identities enhances quality, production, and coverage in the story. The more we proactively create, teach, and practice new behaviors and changes, the more our voices and stories will be brave, equitable, intersectional and a reflection of openness. It will happen little by little with steps toward equity and then giant leaps to inclusivity. Authentically together, we can embrace these values and turn them into action within ourselves, our community, and our industry.”