Welcome to Air Break
Notes from the front lines of building digital experiences in the public interest from the digital product, design, and engineering team at New York Public Radio.
Today, the Digital Team at New York Public Radio is excited to launch Air Break. In this blog we will share our learnings, solutions to thorny problems, software we develop, and ideas on how to deliver value through digital product development within a mission-driven media organization.
New York Public Radio’s mission is to make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in New York. Through independent journalism, telling stories that matter, leading courageous conversations, and celebrating the power of music, we create impact — deeper understanding, richer conversation, and more engaged and enlightened communities.
Air Break will contribute to that mission by sharing our work in creating multi-platform experiences that offer our communities ways to connect, engage with, and support our award-winning brands (WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, WNYC Studios). While we are writing this blog with like-minded professionals in mind, we hope all members of our broader audience and community will be inspired by the work we perform.
About our team:
- We are future-oriented and push the boundaries of what is possible
- We embrace Open Source
- We are data-driven and human-centered
- We believe in equity, listening deeply, and embracing all voices
- We are accountable to our audiences and to each other
- We strive to do the right thing
We will work in the open and ask for your feedback and suggestions. We hope to inspire you and learn from you. If our challenges motivate you, if our writing excites you, if our code helps you, consider supporting our efforts or joining our team.
