Watertown Cable Access Corp
Staff
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.
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.
Dan Hogan
Director of News and 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Ben Winslow
Videographer
Interns
Grace Patrone
Grace Patrone is a recent graduate from Stonehill College with a major in Communications and a minor in Creative Writing. After graduating, Grace pursued an internship position at WCA-TV knowing that it would provide her with the opportunity to expand her knowledge, strengthen skills, and gain real world experience in the media industry. Having been wanting to build a career in the media industry for as long as she can remember, Grace is very excited about this opportunity at WCA-TV. Everyday she looks forward to working within her internship, is passionate about the work that she is helping to create and is excited to continue on this journey!
Arthur Venturium
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