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Cambridge Community Television

Award-winning community media center. Media training, production classes, & more! Channels 8, 9 & 96 What Does CCTV Do? Who does CCTV Serve? Who Runs CCTV?

CCTV operates:

- Hands-on media production and technology workshops, providing access to emerging technologies and state-of-the-art media equipment.

- The Youth Media Program: a vibrant media arts and work experience program for Cambridge teens.

- Three local cable channels, 8, 9 & 96, featuring programming produced by Cambridge residents, arts and cultural organizations and City agencies.

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computerCENTRAL, the Cambridge Savings Bank and Google public computer labs, hosting classes and public drop-in hours for those without access to computers and the internet. CCTV's constituency covers the full diversity of this city including Cambridge residents of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, racial, religious and cultural communities, and physical abilities. CCTV creates programming by identifying under-served communities and soliciting input on community needs from community leaders, residents, and City and school representatives. The Board of Directors governs CCTV and oversees the work of the Executive Director who supervises CCTV staff and volunteers. The Board works to ensure that our programs are addressing the needs of the community. What Makes CCTV Excellent? CCTV has named number one in the country several times by the National Alliance for Community Media. Members and staff have received local and national awards for programs they have produced at CCTV. Our Mission:

Cambridge Community Television is a nationally recognized community media center that is the voice and vision of all residents, businesses, and organizations in the city. CCTV provides tools and training to foster free speech and creative expression and involves people from across the city as producers and viewers of media that are informative, engaging, and as diverse as the Cambridge community.

01/26/2025

Record a Video Message for the Community!

Dear Friends, CCTV would like to invite you to record a brief message that will be broadcast to the community.

Community is everything, and we lean on each other for support during challenging times. This is your opportunity to share your voice, your strength, your vulnerability with your community. All you have to do is show up, it will only take a few minutes.

Drop by CCTV at 438 Mass Ave during your coffee or lunch break between

1-5PM on the following dates:

Tuesday, February 4th, Tuesday, February 11th, and Wednesday, February 12th.

01/20/2025

01/15/2025

Could you be CCTV’s next ED?

Find more information and how to apply here:

https://lnkd.in/eMTytPeM

01/13/2025

CCTV is looking for a Programming Manager!

Please visit cctvcambridge.org/careers for more information. Applications are closing soon!

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Programming Manager”.

01/09/2025

We kicked off the year welcoming new and returning folks to CCTV with a lively orientation that included mini workshops in our front lobby with field cameras, podcast studio, and Blue Studio (pictured above)!

We hope to see more of you at CCTV in 2025!

Check out our upcoming classes listed at cctvcambridge.org/classes and register today!

12/23/2024

Meet CCTV’s Production Assistant, Karin Hansen!

Karin supports the Production and Programming Department, and lately that’s been curating CCTV’s channels!

12/18/2024

Please take note of CCTV’s hours over the next couple of weeks! Plan ahead to get what you need. We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season!

12/17/2024

Meet Reese Stephen, a Door Defender AND our temporary Youth Manager!

You might see Reese at the front desk on a Thursday, but Mondays and Wednesdays she’s working with our incredibly talented young people. Follow to see what they’ve been up to!

12/12/2024

Say hello to another Door Defender and In House Producer, Heinz Thomas-Vital!

Heinz is part of that first face crew that welcomes you when you come to CCTV, helps you get the equipment you need, and books studio reservations. He also is wildly creative and produces some fun videos!

12/11/2024

Have you met one of Door Defenders, Anderson Bean?

He’s one of the first faces you may encounter when you come through the doors at CCTV! He can help you join as a member, book our studios, and borrow equipment. He’s also an incredibly talented producer!

12/05/2024

This event was rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 7th! Join us in the Karen Aqua Gallery at 2pm to celebrate the work of Jack Gruman!

12/03/2024

Support CCTV Cambridge this Giving Tuesday!

When you support CCTV, you support community and radical access to resources that we all need to participate in an ever-increasingly digital world.

Supporting CCTV allows for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue their media-related dreams whether that's hosting their own live show, producing a documentary, or learning how to start that podcast that helps others.

Your gift can help us help others.
Donate here: https://bit.ly/3CYqcHs

11/05/2024

Cambridge it’s time to vote!

Polls are until 8 p.m.

Address

438 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 8pm
Tuesday	1pm - 7pm
Wednesday	1pm - 9pm
Thursday	1pm - 8pm

Telephone

(617) 661-6900

Website

http://www.cctvcambridge.org/

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Videos

Community Behavioral Health Center PSA

For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are promoting the Community Behavioral Health Center located at the Cambridge Health Alliance. Need emotional, mental health, or substance use help? Get help right away for yourself or a loved one. https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/cambridge-public-health-department-recognizes-world-mental-health-day/ Video created with the Cambridge Community Television #MentalHealthMatters #CambridgeMA #RecoveryisReal #SubstanceUseSupport #MentalHealthSupport

2020 Three Hour Film Challenge

Watch this reel from the last Three Hour Film Challenge we did - waaaay back in 2020! These awesome members were able to create these short films in only 3 hours - conceptualizing, filming, and editing all within the time alloted! And look how much fun was had 🤩 Come make your own short film with us on Saturday, September 21st 12-4:30PM! Register here: https://bit.ly/47aEPCv

Meet Julia - CCTV's Social Media Intern!

Meet Julia First, CCTV's Fabulous Social Media & Marketing Intern! Join her on a a tour of CCTV through her eyes 🤩😎 We love Julia and are so grateful to have her with us this summer!

Check out this CCTV Member Spotlight with Bobby Lukas! We love when our members feel supported to create and like Bobby says, you can’t help but learn as long as you keep showing up! So keep showing up, making art, and being heard at CCTV! #makeart #beheard #cctvcambridge #memberspotlight #cctvcommunity #bouncebackpodcast

CCTV Gallery Artist Winter 2024: Arthur Hunking

Check out the new art in the Karen Aqua Gallery at CCTV!

We’re still celebrating #communitymediaday over here at CCTV! Heinz went out and spread even MORE awareness about community media and all that’s available to community members to #makeart and #beheard There’s still time to join as a member for only $5! Join the movement here: https://bit.ly/3DfsRKI and we’ll see you soon at CCTV!

Celebrate Community Media with CCTV!

CCTV is spreading awareness about National Community Media Day with a very special, limited time promotion! Become a CCTV member for only $5 today through October 27th: https://bit.ly/3DfsRKI Join the movement! Invite your friends into the CCTV community! Get curious. Feed your creativity. Stay connected. #makeart #beheard #CommunityMediaDay #CCTVCambridge #creativecommunity #cambma #communitymedia

Stories of Resilience: Pagu Restaurant

Shout out to PAGU Chef Tracy Chang and this great feature in Boston Magazine: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2023/07/03/best-of-boston-2023-restaurants/ Watch Pagu's Story of Resilience from 2 years ago!

¡Baila! Celebrating Dance in and around Cambridge

Now on view in the Karen Aqua Gallery: ¡Baila! by Luis Cotto Watch this short video about the new exhibit up at CCTV by Luis Edgardo Cotto, centered around the dance scene in Cambridge and surrounding neighborhoods. To view the work, please book an appointment by emailing [email protected]. Be on the lookout for a reception coming soon!!

There’s still time to donate to the CCTV TELETHON!! We’re about a quarter of the way to our goal, any donation will help us!! We would love it if you tune in, donate, and share!! Watch here: bit.ly/42mpOe2 Donate at cctvcambridge.org Shout out to all the incredible people who have performed, been on crew, donated, and shared!! Thank you for supporting CCTV!! #cctvtelethon2023 #cctvcambridge #cambma #fundraiser #communitymedia #creativecommunity

Cambridge Community Television is doing a Telethon on March 25 from 2pm-Midnight! We have an incredible line up of performers and some really awesome crew members to help make this Telethon a success! You can tune in Saturday on Cambridge Xfinity Channel 9, watch on our website at cctvcambridge.org/channel-9, or on our YouTube channel here: http://bit.ly/42mpOe2 You can start donating TODAY: http://bit.ly/3JEL5aj Please like & share in your networks!!