About Us
We are a media resource and provider, engaged in the social good and built on relationships, education, awareness and the generosity of our producers, volunteers, donors and sponsors. If you're in the Kenosha area, Kenosha Community Media would like to work with you.
We provide training in digital media production and post-production; the means to broadcast not-for-profit messages over our cable television channel; coverage of many major events, including the Civic Veterans Parade, Kenosha Literacy Council Spelling Bee, HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival, Kenosha Expo and more; assistance to other nonprofits, so they may effectively communicate their mission and activities to a wider audience; and a balanced forum for discussion and debate on the topics of the day.
We provide training in digital media production and post-production; the means to broadcast not-for-profit messages over our cable television channel; coverage of many major events, including the Civic Veterans Parade, Kenosha Literacy Council Spelling Bee, HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival, Kenosha Expo and more; assistance to other nonprofits, so they may effectively communicate their mission and activities to a wider audience; and a balanced forum for discussion and debate on the topics of the day.
LocationThe Hub
7979 38th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142 (inside Southwest Library) |
HoursBy appointment. Call (262) 564-6103. Southwest Library is open 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday, and Sundays, Noon-4pm. KCM staff are available on each day.
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History
Since October 1985, citizens and nonprofits of the Kenosha area have relied on (KCM) Kenosha Community Media (and its predecessor, Kenosha Access Advisory Committee/Kenosha Community TV Committee) to gain skills in video production, create programming of local interest through KCM's equipment and TV studio, and see their programs aired on cable television, and more recently, via live-streaming on this website and on Roku.
Prior to 2004, a City of Kenosha committee provided administrative oversight and marketing of community media, while the cable company assigned members of their staff to manage daily operations for both the production studio and channel. This committee was dissolved in December 2003 and the cable operator released its staff one month later. With assistance from the City of Kenosha, a nonprofit organization was formed and incorporated in February 2004 in the State of Wisconsin. A nonprofit Board of Directors was appointed, and staff was hired.
From 1985-2020, the public produced programming at the Kenosha Media Center, 1403 Washington Road, Kenosha, inside the cable company's building. Spectrum/Charter Communication closed this location in September 2020.
Today, KCM welcomes the public to join them at The Hub, a digital media lab, located at Southwest Library, 7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha. The Hub provides a TTV studio, as well as a post-production suite which contains iMac computers with advanced software for media and graphic design.
To tour or use the TV studio, call (262) 564-6103.
To tour or use the post-production suite, make your reservation at any Kenosha Public Library branch or use its online reservation system.
Anyone from Kenosha or Racine County, or from Walworth or Rock County, WI may make use of The Hub at no charge, provided they have a valid library card. Individuals who live outside of these areas may purchase a card from the Kenosha Public Library, allowing them to use The Hub's services and resources..
KCM also provides production services to nonprofit organizations, businesses, and institutions and provides coverage of select Kenosha area events.
Prior to 2004, a City of Kenosha committee provided administrative oversight and marketing of community media, while the cable company assigned members of their staff to manage daily operations for both the production studio and channel. This committee was dissolved in December 2003 and the cable operator released its staff one month later. With assistance from the City of Kenosha, a nonprofit organization was formed and incorporated in February 2004 in the State of Wisconsin. A nonprofit Board of Directors was appointed, and staff was hired.
From 1985-2020, the public produced programming at the Kenosha Media Center, 1403 Washington Road, Kenosha, inside the cable company's building. Spectrum/Charter Communication closed this location in September 2020.
Today, KCM welcomes the public to join them at The Hub, a digital media lab, located at Southwest Library, 7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha. The Hub provides a TTV studio, as well as a post-production suite which contains iMac computers with advanced software for media and graphic design.
To tour or use the TV studio, call (262) 564-6103.
To tour or use the post-production suite, make your reservation at any Kenosha Public Library branch or use its online reservation system.
Anyone from Kenosha or Racine County, or from Walworth or Rock County, WI may make use of The Hub at no charge, provided they have a valid library card. Individuals who live outside of these areas may purchase a card from the Kenosha Public Library, allowing them to use The Hub's services and resources..
KCM also provides production services to nonprofit organizations, businesses, and institutions and provides coverage of select Kenosha area events.
Board of Directors
KCM Board of Directors serve in a volunteer capacity. The Board typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:15 pm via Zoom. Please call (262) 564-6103 to request attendance at any meeting and receive a Zoom link for their computer, tablet, or phone.
Board members include:
Board members include:
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Jodi Diderrich
Chris Allen Cassie Christianson Daniel Stika Marcia Siehr Ajay S. Bedi Richard Schmerling |
President/Treasurer
Vice-President Secretary Member Member Member Member |
Apply for Board Membership
Kenosha Community Media seeks candidates for available seats on its Board. To apply or learn more about the Board of Directors' criteria for Board candidates, please click HERE.
Staff
KCM staff are ready to help you learn how to use digital media.
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Jason Rimkus
Ralph Piro John Bloner, Jr. |
Media Coordinator
Media Assistant Executive Director |
Funding
KCM is principally funded by the City of Kenosha through a portion of the payments that the City receives from Spectrum for use of public rights-of-way. KCM applies these funds to provide staff, acquire insurance, repairs to equipment, and for office supplies and other operational costs.
KCM earns additional income through grants, donations and sponsorships of its video coverage of local events. Please consider making a monetary gift to KCM to help them to continue to share independent media and to train tomorrow's talent in media production. Your donation is tax-deductible. Click on the donation button on the home page of this website or contact us at (262) 564-6103.
KCM earns additional income through grants, donations and sponsorships of its video coverage of local events. Please consider making a monetary gift to KCM to help them to continue to share independent media and to train tomorrow's talent in media production. Your donation is tax-deductible. Click on the donation button on the home page of this website or contact us at (262) 564-6103.