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Running a Non-profit community TV station

 

 


Frederic Segard
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Jul 27, 2005, 8:34 AM

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Funny thing happened to me a few months back. Out of the blue, without really looking for it, I landed a job as the technical director for a new local community TV station. I have an electronics degree, 17 years experience in I.T. and 4 years in videography. The technical aspect, I can get by with. Worst-case scenario, I know where to ask to get info. However, the task description is rather vague and large. The responsibilities are also enormous.

This TV station is just starting out, and a lot of things (infrastructure and procedures) have to be in place before it's official opening in September. Generally, I know what needs to be done, budget permitting. However, no one here really has true experience in RUNNING a TV station. We all get by in general. But I fear that this inexperience may cause us some problems in the future. Granted, it is a community TV station, and not a full broadcast big gun like NBC or ABC, etc. But some basic and common principles must be followed nevertheless.

I’d be interested in getting all sorts on information pertaining to this whole situation. If any of you can share information, or point me to other sources of information such as books and Internet resources, it would be greatly appreciated.

Fred


DVXGalt
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Jul 27, 2005, 10:49 PM

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I am going to suggest that you try to look at as many things as possible from a process viewpoint. In IT, the biggest issue is change management. In NPO TV production, there is a similar "key item" or two that are critical to success. Put in some kind of monitoring system (job tickets?) so you know what you and staff are spending your time doing and review it monthly for areas for improvement or warning signs. But I know nothing about TV production, just management...


Manuel Marino
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Jul 28, 2005, 6:09 PM

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Hello, I'm not an expert in your field, but since I manage a recording studio in Italy... well, a question... what is the main goal of the TV station? Since it's no-profit... so, specific content delivery, specific community goals etc etc etc. I'm sorry if the english is cryptic but it's the best way I translated my italian thoughts...

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Manuel Marino
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Marino Sounds (Italy)

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stogtv
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Mar 12, 2006, 4:45 PM

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There is a very good trade group for this. Visit www.alliancecm.org and then you may also want to visit Yahoo Groups, PEG-Access

Hal does a terrific job with his forums and the University and these trade associations are yet another way to gain and share information.