KOCT - Oceanside Community Television
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
KOCT - Oceanside Community Television operates as a non-profit broadcast media producer and distributor serving the Oceanside region. It delivers Public, Educational, and Government access programming on local cable channels, and expands reach through its website where channels stream and many programs are available on video-on-demand. The organization covers live coverage and replays of City Council meetings, produces documentaries, local sports, talk programs, and a community calendar that promotes events by government and nonprofit groups. Situated in Oceanside, California, KOCT has a small, community-based structure supported by volunteers and students, with a core team of full-time staff. It relies on in-house production capabilities to supply technical assistance and equipment for its programming, supplemented by part-time workers and interns from local schools. The nonprofit model emphasizes responsiveness to community needs and offers opportunities for individuals to gain hands-on experience in telecommunications through its programs and operations.