Electrical Upgrade and More Ways to Watch GCTV

The GCTV Broadcast channels will be down on Wednesday, January 18 from 8am-noon so that needed electrical upgrades can take place in our office.

We will also be updating our website with new Video On Demand links as well as live broadcast streaming links. If you do not have cable, and do not want to be involved with YouTube now you will be able to watch our current schedule live and access content On Demand through the GCTV website.

GCTV office hours are by appointment. Contact Station Manager, Shannon Gale, at info@guilfordtv.org to schedule your next production, submit a program or discuss a new project.

There is always something to watch on GCTV!

Update: Cable Channels Running

Our cable channels are back online. We have put together a broadcast schedule that will run through Tuesday. There will be no change over in schedule on Sunday night. The schedule from Friday/Saturday will play through Tuesday in order to allow these new programs, some time sensitive, to get the exposure they missed last week.

That said, we are still working on a significant electrical issue. If you notice the channels are off air at any point please email info@guilfordtv.org and let us know what you observe. We do check things regularly but our staff is only part time. Your assistance in helping us maintain the channels is appreciated.

GCTV Annual Meeting will be May 5, 2022

GCTV will hold it’s Annual Meeting via Zoom on May 5, 2022 at 7pm. Use this link to join the meeting.

Shannon Gale is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: GCTV Annual Meeting
Time: May 5, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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GCTV Phone Line Down

GCTV’s phone line is down. Please email info@guilfordtv.org if you need to get in touch with us.

GCTV Holiday Hours

GCTV will be closed the following days to celebrate the holidays.

November 25th – Thanksgiving
December 23rd – December 25, Returning Sunday 12/26
December 30th – January 1, Returning Sunday 1/2/22

We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season.

Political Programming on GCTV

Dear Producers,

As another local election cycle is upon us I would like to take this opportunity to provide all interested parties with information about our political programming policy as well as reiterate our mask policy.

Political Programming Policy

GCTV Policies and Procedures Manual has a section written for political programming.  Section 4.2.5.5 of the policy makes the distinction between political advocacy programming and non-partisan political programming and how these programs are scheduled. We encourage all producers of political programming to read this section carefully and contact GCTV staff with any questions you may have. Please note that it can take up to 7 days from the time we receive a finished video and signed User Access Agreement to broadcast the video.  Please plan your productions accordingly.

Mask Policy

For the protection of our staff, volunteers and producers GCTV is requiring both vaccinated and unvaccinated persons to wear masks at all times when in the studio, accept for those actively on stage in the studio for a recorded show.  Anyone with a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask should contact GCTV staff to arrange for remote assistance in the production of your video.  You will not be permitted in the studio facility without a mask.

The Unknown with Covid-19

As infection rates increase we may be faced with a decision to close the studio again for the safety of staff and producers.  In that event we will work to help producers create and send their programming to us remotely.  This is a link to a video produced to show how a mobile device can be used to create programming for broadcast.  https://youtu.be/NILEs3RZLog

For now, our studio facilities are open to the public, by appointment only and limited to 5 people plus staff.  It is recommended that you schedule your production time in advance as scheduling is on a first come first served basis.

If you have any questions please contact Shannon Gale, Station Manager at info@guilfordtv.org.  Email is the best way to communicate, especially in the event GCTV must go remote.

GCTV Summer Hours

GCTV will be closed the following days this summer.

• July 25, 26, 27 & 29
• August 1
• September 5, 6, 7

We will otherwise be open for regular office hours as listed on our website. If you think you will need field equipment during the time we are closed please contact us so we can arrange for you to pick it up during our open hours.

Open hours are by appointment only and limited to 5 people at any given time.

GCTV is pleased to announce that we are open for business, by appointment only, during our regular office hours.

Please email info@guilfordtv.org to schedule your next studio shoot, reserve field equipment or use our editing facilities. We are limiting facility use to 5 people plus staff and masks are required.

We look forward to working with you again!

GCTV Thanks Guilford Foundation

GCTV would like to thank the Guilford Foundation for their generous support of our technology upgrade to our studio!  Over the summer GCTV was awarded a grant to replace 3 of our studio cameras as well as our video switcher. Our new Tricaster Mini HD records HiDef video and now has the capability to stream a studio program LIVE to social media platforms such Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 

The studio is now fully operational and ready to welcome new shows for the holiday season and the New Year!

Please join us in thanking the Guilford Foundation for making this upgrade possible.  GCTV is a non-profit organization that supports freedom of speech & community journalism by providing equipment & training to Guilford community members & other non-profit organizations looking to produce non-commercial programs for our cable channels. When you support The Guilford Foundation you support community organizations like GCTV.

Contact us today to schedule a training session or book your next studio shoot.

 

 

 

 

 

Internship Opportunities Available

With a new school year underway GCTV has openings for student interns.  While students of all ages are welcome at our studio we are looking for students who are currently in middle school and high school and have an interest in media production.

Interns have the opportunity to get involved in every aspect of production at GCTV.  Training is provided in camera work, audio, directing, scripting and editing.  If graphic design and animation is your thing we have a place for you here too!  Let’s not forget about opportunities to be in front of the camera.  If your interests are in acting, sportscasting, being an anchor for the 6pm news, or performing arts then GCTV is the place to start.  Interns assist on various community programs and are given time to work on their own project ideas with state of the art technology.

No experience is necessary.  Email info@guilfordtv.org to setup a tour and see what we have to offer.