About
Watertown Cable Access Corporation (WCA-TV) is a 501c3 private non-profit organization established to ensure access to cable television channels and facilities for all Watertown, MA residents, groups and institutions, and to provide education and training to such groups on the use of access equipment and facilities.
As a PEG access station, WCA-TV provides three channels on cable as well as online, which broadcast live and pre-recorded videos within the categories of public, educational, and governmental programs. Governmental programs include coverage of local municipal meetings, which we provide in live, hybrid, or virtual formats. Educational programs include student-produced programming from Watertown high school students, as well as coverage of school sports and events such as graduations, awards nights, and assemblies. Public programs include our flagship program, Watertown Cable News, which is a staff run production produced by our Director of News and Studio Operations. Other public programs include community events such as parades, concerts, and community presentations, as well as shows produced in-house by our members.
Aside from our organization's duties to provide PEG access channels, our core programming includes teaching community members new skills, giving organizations a space to network and collaborate on projects, and providing a platform for residents to express themselves in a multitude of ways and capture the unique voices of our city. Community members can enhance or develop their skills in production in our various workshops, which include studio production, digital video editing, field camera production, podcasting, lighting and sports broadcasting. Additionally, we offer opportunities for community members to work as production assistants, on-camera talent, or announcers for high school sporting events. We also offer internships for students at the high school or college level.
We measure our success based on the reach of our programming and the impact we make in our community through the work that we do. We strive to continue to expand our offerings in order to provide for those who have varying accessibility needs, whether it be physical or mental. Our goal is to continue to be an open and welcoming space for all, and to serve as a platform for our community to learn and express themselves.
Meet the Staff
Andrea Santopietro
Executive Director
Andrea Santopietro, Executive Director
Andrea is a graduate from the New England Institute of Art and has been with WCA-TV since 2014. With a background in digital filmmaking and video production, she began her WCA-TV career as a part time videographer. Her passion for community media and commitment to WCA-TV’s mission was the driving force of her eventual promotion to Executive Director. In 2022, Andrea received the Emerging Leader Award from the Alliance for Community Media for demonstrating the values of building community through media on a consistent basis. In her free time, Andrea enjoys playing video games, traveling, and playing with her dog Rufus.
Andrea can be reached by email at [email protected].
Sam Olson
Assistant Executive Director
Sam Olson, Assistant Executive Director
After graduating from Quinnipiac University, Sam started at Watertown Cable in February of 2016 as a part-time videographer and worked her way up to being the full-time Community Engagement Coordinator. Now as the Assistant Executive Director, Sam develops and teaches WCA-TV’s production workshops, oversees WCA-TV's Sponsorship Program, and coordinates volunteer production days and events. When not at work, Sam enjoys reading, spending time on the beach, and traveling with her husband.
Sam can be reached at [email protected]. Contact Sam to learn about workshops and volunteer opportunities.
Dan Hogan
Director of News and Studio Operations
Dan Hogan, Director of News & Studio Operations
A graduate from the New England School of Communications, Dan has served as WCA-TV’s News Producer since 2014 and was recently promoted to the Director of News & Studio Operations in 2024. Since then, he has produced and directed over 400 episodes of Watertown Cable News; a live news program that covers important news, events, sports and people in the Watertown community. Dan has also produced our coverage of various community events including election forums, the Memorial Day parade, and the Martin Luther King Day Unity Breakfast. Although he didn’t grow up in Watertown, Dan cherishes the relationship he’s developed with this community and its residents over the years.
Contact Dan if you have an idea for a news story or if you want to learn how you can get involved with Watertown Cable News. He can be reached by email at [email protected]
Victoria Weichel
Director of Government & Educational Media
Victoria Weichel, Director of Government & Educational Media
Victoria is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and began working at WCA-TV as a part-time videographer in 2019. Victoria has been promoted to Director of Government & Educational Media where she coordinates sports broadcasts, assists with news productions, covers local events, and assists in training new staff. In her spare time, Victoria enjoys reading, playing video games, and cuddling with her cat, Loki.
Victoria can be reached at [email protected]
Joe Thompson
Programming Coordinator
Joe Thompson, Programming Coordinator
A graduate of North Dakota State University, Joe started as a part-time Videographer for WCA-TV in May of 2022. Now as the Programming Coordinator, Joe schedules all of WCA-TV's programming, handles daily management of the website, and works with community members on submitted programming. Joe is originally from the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spends his free time hanging out with friends, playing video games, and enjoying the great outdoors!
Contact Joe for any questions on submitting a program to be aired on WCA-TV. Joe can be reached at [email protected]
Teagan Parker
Content Manager
Teagan Parker, Content Manager
Teagan graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2023 and quickly joined the WCA-TV team that Summer. While at BSU, Teagan found a passion for creating and editing graphics and gained an interest in the marketing side of social media. As content manager, Teagan creates content for all of WCA-TV’s social media accounts and newsletters, as well as making changes and updates to the website! In her free time, Teagan loves to attend concerts, watch films and television shows, and cooking!
Teagan can be reached at [email protected]
Daniel Carito
Videographer
Daniel Carito, Videographer
Daniel is a graduate from Assumption University and swiftly joined the WCA-TV team. He is a part time videographer, where he records and edits public shows, high school sport games, community events and meetings. Daniel also assists with the production of WCA-TV's weekly news broadcast. In his free time, Daniel enjoys reading, taking a walk and bike riding.
Daniel can be reached by email at [email protected]
Juwan Watkins-Green
Videographer
Juwan Watkins-Green, Videographer
A graduate of Quinnipiac University, Juwan started as a part-time Videographer in August 2022. Juwan helps with city meeting coverage, Watertown High School’s sports broadcasts, and assists with WCA-TV’s Watertown Cable News. Juwan is a Boston native and likes to spend his free time seeing live music, writing scripts and taking frequent trips to the movies.
Juwan can be reached by email at [email protected]
Ben Winslow
Videographer
Ben Winslow, Videographer
A graduate of Elon University, Ben joined WCA-TV in the summer of 2022 as a part-time videographer. In his role Ben covers city meetings, Watertown High School sports, and assists in the filming of WCA-TV’s weekly news program, Watertown Cable News. Ben is a passionate video producer and content creator and enjoys creating art, watching sports, movies, and live music.
Ben can be reached by email at [email protected]