Nonprofit News
CCTV Honors Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023
October 09, 2023Indigenous Peoples’ Day became an official holiday replacing Columbus Day in the state of Vermont in 2019. Today, it serves as a reminder of the strength of indigenous communities throughout the country.
CCTV has recorded events, discussions, celebrations, and protests that center indigenous culture, heritage, and voices. These programs bring together indigenous and non-indigenous community members to share stories and celebrate the resilience of the Abenaki people.
We offer you some of this programming below with respect and appreciation for the Abenaki people who have an enduring presence in the unceded Abenaki territory that Vermont now occupies.
Town Meeting TV Community Producer Receives Hometown Media Award for Racial Justice and Civil Rights Programming
July 18, 2023Town Meeting TV proudly celebrates community producer Reverend Mark Hughes on receiving the “Racial Justice and Civil Rights Programming" award in the Independent Producer category at the 2023 Hometown Media Awards for his monthly show The Juxtaposition.
2023 Alliance for Community Media Conference Recap
July 18, 2023Several members of the CCTV & Town Meeting TV crew had the opportunity to travel to Brooklyn, NY for the 2023 National Alliance for Community Media conference. Read all about it in this short recap!
Flood Resources
July 18, 2023Governor Phil Scott declared a State of Emergency in Vermont on July 9, 2023 due to heavy rainfall, significant localized flooding, washouts, and road closures across the state. Find important flood resources (including safety information in 16+ languages) and watch footage taken and gathered during the rainfall event.
Welcome New Hires Steven and Mohamad!
May 18, 2023We are thrilled to announce the addition of two talented individuals to our team at CCTV Center for Media & Democray! Steven Heron has joined us as the Co-Director of Town Meeting TV and the Director of CCTV Productions, while Mohamad Alrubaie has taken on the role of Business Manager. We warmly welcome Steve and Mohamad to the CCTV team and look forward to their contributions in furthering our mission!
Applications Now Open for the Summer 2023 Neighborhood Media Internship Program
May 16, 2023CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Summer 2023 cohort of the Neighborhood Media Internship program. Join 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 15-19 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. 5 of these spots are specifically for students who are part of the Burlington My Brother's Keeper/My Sister's Keeper programs. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of June 2023 - August of 2023, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort.
Under the Dome 2023 Schedule
April 11, 2023Under the Dome is back! Find out what's happening "Under the Dome" at Vermont's statehouse during the 2023 legislative session. Throughout the months of April and May, Bobby Lussier and Emily Brewer will visit the statehouse and sit down in the studio to speak with Chittenden County legislators. Watch on YouTube, Burlington Telecom channels 17 & 217, Comcast channel 1087, and online at ch17.tv. Click here to see a schedule of planned programming.
Join Our Team - CCTV is Hiring!
March 28, 2023Do you have a passion for community-based media and local democracy? CCTV & Town Meeting TV have several open positions to fill and we want YOU to join our rockstar team of media makers! Open positions: CCTV Bookkeeper, Town Meeting TV Co-Director, and Summer Production Internships. Find full job descriptions and how to apply here. CCTV Center for Media + Democracy is a nationally recognized community media center based in Burlington, Vermont. CCTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
CCTV Seeking a Bookkeeper
March 24, 2023CCTV Center for Media + Democracy is looking for a Bookkeeper who wants to work as part of a great team managing the financial business for CCTV, Town Meeting TV and community media center subcontracts. This candidate is excited to apply their detail oriented skills and love of numbers to manage the fiscal health of the organization. The position is full-time, 40 hours, mainly during weekdays. Starting wage commensurate with experience, skills, education and training.
CCTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to
apply.
Essex Junction 2023 Election Coverage
March 23, 2023To help voters better understand the people and questions on the ballot in Essex Junction, Town Meeting TV hosts candidate forums & budget presentations ahead of election day. Tune in on Friday, March 24 at 5:25pm to watch the Essex Junction City Council Candidate forum. Community members are encouraged to call 802-862-3966 during the candidate forum to have their questions answered live. Then watch our pre-recorded budget & ballot item presentation before you vote! The City of Essex Junction's 2023 Annual Meeting will be held by Australian Ballot on April 11, 2023.
