Question #1
Please provide a complete, up-to-date organizational chart for each division within the agency including, either attached or
separately, an explanation of the roles and responsibilities for each division and subdivision.
OFFICE OF CABLE TELEVISION (OCT)
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FY13
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
OFFICE
Executive Director
Executive Assistant
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Director of Operations
OFFICE OF LEGAL AND
REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Financial Analyst (Part-time)
Assistant Attorney Generals
Program Analyst
Paralegal Specialist
PROGRAMMING DIVISION
Director of Television Programming
Traffic Coordinator
Program Support Assistant
IT Specialist
Staff Assistant
Program Support Assistant
CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEVISION
PRODUCTION
CAMERA
PHOTOGRAPHY
AUDIOVISUAL
PRODUCTION
Supervisory Producer
Supervisory
Videographer
Supervisory
Audiovisual
Production Specialist
Consumer Services Officer
Cable TV Inspector
Producers
Videographers
Audiovisual
Production
Specialists
On-Air Engineer
VIDEO EDITORS
Supervisory Editor
(Television)
DISTRICT
KNOWLEDGE
NETWORK (DKN)
Editors (Television)
Supervisory Audiovisual
Production Specialist
Visual Information
Specialist /Editor
Audiovisual Production
Specialists
Graphic Designer
Producers (Part-time)
1. Agency Organization
Executive Director's Office
Executive Director
Executive Assistant
Richardson, Eric
Hancock, Helen
Operations Division
Director of Operations
Staff Assistant
Program Support Assistant
Consumer Services Officer
Cable Television Inspector
Financial Analyst
Program Analyst
IT Specialist
Harper, Angela
Scott, Maliaka
VACANT*
Hicks, Marcella
Gist, Mabel
VACANT*
McDaniel, Durrell
VACANT*
Camera Photography (Videography)
Supervisory Videographer
Videographer (Programming)
Videographer
Videographer (Programming)
Videographer
Avery, John
Oluyole, Silas
Parker, Shaun
Petty, Eugene
Vigas, Oscar
Audiovisual Production
Supervisory Audiovisual Production Specialist
Audiovisual Production Specialist
Audiovisual Production Specialist
Audiovisual Production Specialist
Audiovisual Production Specialist
On-Air Engineer
Reed, Maurice
Borden, Kenneth
DeGrange, Travis
Dove, Dion
VACANT*
VACANT*
Legal & Regulatory Affairs (OAG)
Attorney Advisor
Boelter, Gordon
Video Editors
Attorney Advisor
Allen, Niquelle
Paralegal
Edmunds, Vannice
Supervisory Editor (Television)
Editor (Television)
Editing Systems Specialist
Visual Info Spec (Graphics)
Graphic Designer
Programming Division
Director of TV Programming
Program Support Assistant
Traffic Coordinator
Tolson, Karen
Wooden, Michael
VACANT*
Television Production
Supervisory Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Producer
Patterson, Ferman
Carter, Kelly
Felder, Tamika
Fernandez, Cecily
Newsome, Valikia
Washington, Lindsay
Mohamed, Shameem
VACANT*
Holmes, Stacy
Phan, Francis
VACANT*
District Knowledge Network (DKN)
Supervisory Audiovisual Production Specialist
Audiovisual Production Specialist
Audiovisual Production Specialist
Producer - part time
Producer - part time
Mallory, Brenda
Dorsey, Nicholas
Ellis, Akil
Thorpe, Eugene
VACANT*
6 *9 vacant positions *9 vacant positions
Please describe the major functions and responsibilities of each division and subdivision of your
agency.
Administrative Structure
Office of the Executive Director
The Office of the Executive Director plans and develops comprehensive communication and public
relations programs for the general public, the media, as well as other District Government agencies. The
executive director manages the overall policy directives, strategic and financial planning, and public
relations, in addition to insuring compliance of District cable operators and regulation of cable television
and similar video system operations in the District of Columbia. The executive director also administers
the programs and services under the agency's purview; administers the Office’s responsibility for the
day-to-day oversight of the construction and operation of the District’s cable television systems;
regulates cable television services in the District as prescribed in Cable Franchise Agreements and is
ultimately responsible for programming the District’s municipal cable access channels, TV-13, District of
Columbia Network (DCN) and District Knowledge Network (DKN).
Operations Division
The Operations division provides leadership, direction and oversight of all administrative functions in
support of the mission of the agency. These functions include support services, human resources,
customer service, contracts and procurement, fleet administration, information technology and budget
and financial management.
Customer Service
Customer support serves as the communications link between cable consumers and the District’s cable
franchise operators. Customer support addresses District residents cable complaints and mediates to
resolve customer related cable problems. Customer support also provides monthly performance
measures of all cable franchise holders operating in the District of Columbia to ensure compliance with
all government standards, rules and regulations.
Legal and Regulatory Affairs Division
Under the administrative structure and supervision of the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney
General, the Legal and Regulatory Affairs Division provides legal advice to OCT in support of its mission
to regulate cable franchises operating within the District of Columbia, by providing a comprehensive
system of service and support to District citizens. The Legal and Regulatory Affairs Division is primarily
responsible for planning legal strategies, protecting the interests of the department and advising agency
staff on matters of legal implication.
Programming Division
The Programming division provides 24-hour programming on TV-13, DCN and DKN. Programming also
covers public service announcements for the Executive Office of the Mayor, the District of Columbia City
Council and other District government agencies requesting program service.
Television Production
Producers are charged with administrative management and logistic details of production. Employees
consult with clients to discuss general concepts, objectives and the target audience of the program.
They also develop schedules, approve scripts and production sets, set-up props and select sites for onlocation shooting.
Camera Photography (Videography)
Videographers are responsible for capturing images on video tape, field and studio cameras, and
production components that provide for cable casting of programs and continuity on TV-13, DCN and
DKN. Working with digital, electronic and film cameras, a videographer is responsible for capturing and
recording an array of events, programs, and interviews to ensure technical quality and creative visual
appeal.
Audiovisual Production
Audiovisual production conveys news and public information to District residents providing production
and performance recording, narration accompanied by video-disk masters, multi-screen programs,
automatic slide shows, museum-like exhibits or scenic and historic sites.
Video Editor
A video editor is responsible for assembling the final product consisting of the raw camera footage,
dialogue, sound effects, music and graphics. Using linear and non-linear editing techniques, a video
editor edits and assembles programs according to script, outlines and treatments prepared by
producers.
District Knowledge Network (DKN)
DKN is a joint venture supported by District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the Office of the
State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and is designed to provide innovative resources and support
to students, parents, teachers and community members. Utilizing online and other leading-edge
technical resources such as video-on-demand and video conferencing, DKN will empower DCPS students
and the community at-large by refining and adding relevant instructional and life skills programming
that fosters and encourages student learning and achievement, as well as, promotes community
wellness.