Content Submission

CALL FOR COMMUNITY-BASED CONTENT

We’re excited to invite residents to submit their original video/image content for broadcast on PCTV! Whether you have a local story, a creative project, or an informative piece to share, we want to showcase the amazing talents and diverse voices of our community.

PCTV broadcasts on a variety of platforms, including our local cable channels and online through the City website, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and YouTube. This is your chance to have your voice heard and contribute to the rich tapestry of Pinole’s stories.

We’re looking for content that is engaging, informative, and reflective of the unique experiences that make Pinole and neighboring city’s special. So, if you’ve got a story to tell, we’d love to see it!

Here are the Guidelines:

Content Focus:

Business Advertisement : FREE For limited Time till September 1, 2025
Local events, activities, and achievements
Human interest stories
Educational programs
Public affairs discussions (e.g., public meetings with added commentary)
Arts & Culture (music, dance, theater)
Local history
Community organizations and initiatives

CONTENT SPECIFICATIONS:

Specification	Video	Image
Resolution/Size	Minimum: 720p HD; Dimensions: 1920×1080 preferred, 1280×720 accepted	1920×1080 (horizontal)
Aspect Ratio	16:9 only	16:9
File Format	MPEG-4, H.264	PNG, JPEG
Audio Duration	Must match video duration	N/A
Loudness	Less than -10 dB	N/A
Audio Bit Rate	192 kbps minimum	N/A
Duration	2 mins to 2 hours (longer programs considered case-by-case); 30 seconds for PSAs	N/A
Closed Captions	Highly encouraged	N/A
Disclaimer	Must be clearly legible, in a prominent font size, easily visible for all viewers	Must be clearly legible, in a prominent font size, easily visible for all viewers

Content Requirements:

All videos/images must be appropriate for a general audience (no alcohol, tobacco profanity, violence, or hateful content).
All video/image should be original and MUST not infringe on copyright
Video/Image content should be original and not infringe on copyrights.
A brief description (1-2 sentences) summarizing your video/image is required.

Selection Process:

Topics and subjects must have some direct relationship or interest to the residents of Pinole as determined by the PCTV Coordinator.
Submissions will be reviewed by a committee based on content relevance, production quality, and overall engagement.
Selected videos/images will be scheduled for broadcast on Pinole TV.
Creators will be notified of the selection decision.

How to Submit:

Step 1:

Fill out and submit the Consent Form provided below.

Step 2:

Upload your media file(s) using the link provided in the Consent Form or email them to PCTVstaff@pinole.gov.

Step 3:

Complete and sign the Media Release Form to finalize your submission.

PCTV Media Use Consent Form

Consent form for PCTV – community based video/image submission.

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How to Submit:

This form is for submitting your video/image content to be shared on PCTV, Pinole’s Community Access TV.

Name

First Last

Enter Email Confirm Email

Title of the Content

A brief description of your content (1-2 sentences)

Any relevant information about your content (e.g., copyrights, preferred broadcast date/time)

Upload File

Please upload your content to a file-sharing platform (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) and share the access link below.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Please sign the DocuSign consent form to finalize your content submission.

PCTV Media Use Consent Form

We look forward to seeing your submissions!

If you have questions, please contact:

City of Pinole TV Team

City Manager’s Office

Email: dsnell@pinole.gov