Media Factory New Member Orientation | May 17, 2025

Media Factory Orientation is your first step to becoming a Media Factory member and gaining access to our professional equipment, facilities, and more. During this FREE in-person session, you’ll tour the Media Factory, learn about our policies, and explore the exciting ways you can create and share media. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’re here to support you every step of the way on your journey. Our orientations are a great opportunity to meet other new members and start collaborating on projects.

Membership is FREE and unlocks the following benefits:

• Opportunities to create content for local TV (watch here) and host a show on 99.3 FM WBTV-LP Radio. (listen here).

• Access to high-end professional field equipment and other items to enhance your production, as well as use of our 3-camera TV studio, radio station, voiceover booth, and high-end editing suites. (view inventory). 

• One-on-one help from our experienced on-duty staff on any aspect of video production.

How to Become a Member:

• Check Service Area: Confirm you live, work, or study in our service area (check here).

• Attend an Orientation: Offered at the Media Factory on the first and third Saturday of each month at 1 PM. (find us).

• Bring a Photo ID: We will scan and keep it on file.

Membership is for individuals 18 and older. Those under 18 must have a parent, guardian, or teacher become the member and check out equipment on their behalf.

More Questions Before Joining? Check out our FAQ for answers.

We look forward to meeting you!

Find directions to the Media Factory at mediafactory.org/directions.

Not Eligible for Membership? Connect With Us!

• Attend Workshops: Open to everyone, regardless of membership (details here).

• Content Distribution: Non-members can contribute content for local TV, online, and OTT platforms (learn more).

• Apply for an Internship: Gain real-world experience and apply for our internship program (learn more here).

• Event Space Rental: Rent our classroom space for your own events (details here).

• Hire Our Teams: Work with our production and education teams for your project needs (production details here, education details here).