Watertown Cable Access Corp

Watertown Cable Access Corporation, known as WCA-TV, is the city’s nonprofit community media center. It runs three public, educational and government access channels on cable and online, carrying local meetings, news and sports alongside shows made by residents. Members can learn multimedia skills in affordable workshops, use station equipment, and produce their own TV shows or podcasts, while local organizations use the station as a place to network and collaborate on projects.

Access television in Watertown began when Continental Cablevision received the town’s cable license, and the organization later became Watertown Cable Access Corp. with 501(c)(3) status. Milestones since then include the launch of its Watertown Weekly News program, upgrades to digital coverage of government meetings, robotic cameras and instant replay at Victory Field, and a move to new studios with a mural. Community members can work as production assistants, on-camera talent and announcers for high school games.

What to Know

• Internships are available for students.
• WCA-TV has won multiple Hometown Media Awards, including for coverage of Watertown High School Robotics.
• The station hosts fundraisers such as a Gaming for Good event with family activities and raffles.
• It has celebrated its 20th anniversary as an organization.