Meet the team

Staff

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Andrea Hogan

Executive Director

Andrea is a graduate from the New England Institute of Art and has been with WCA-TV since 2014. With a background in digital filmmaking and video production, she began her WCA-TV career as a part time videographer. Her passion for community media and commitment to WCA-TV’s mission was the driving force of her eventual promotion to Executive Director. In 2022, Andrea received the Emerging Leader Award from the Alliance for Community Media for demonstrating the values of building community through media on a consistent basis. In her free time, Andrea enjoys playing video games, traveling, and playing with her dog Rufus.

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Dan Hogan

Director of News and Studio Operations

A graduate from the New England School of Communications, Dan has served as WCA-TV’s News Producer since 2014 and was recently promoted to the Director of News & Studio Operations in 2024. Since then, he has produced and directed over 400 episodes of Watertown Cable News; a live news program that covers important news, events, sports and people in the Watertown community. Dan has also produced our coverage of various community events including election forums, the Memorial Day parade, and the Martin Luther King Day Unity Breakfast. Although he didn’t grow up in Watertown, Dan cherishes the relationship he’s developed with this community and its residents over the years.

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Victoria Weichel

Production Training and Equipment Manager

Victoria is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and began working at WCA-TV as a part-time videographer in 2019. Victoria has been promoted to Director of Government & Educational Media where she coordinates sports broadcasts, assists with news productions, covers local events, and assists in training new staff. In her spare time, Victoria enjoys reading, playing video games, and cuddling with her cat, Loki.

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Joe Thompson

Programming Coordinator

A graduate of North Dakota State University, Joe started as a part-time Videographer for WCA-TV in May of 2022. Now as the Programming Coordinator, Joe schedules all of WCA-TV's programming, handles daily management of the website, and works with community members on submitted programming. Joe is originally from the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spends his free time hanging out with friends, playing video games, and enjoying the great outdoors!

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Evelyn Brito

Outreach & Fundraising Coordinator

Evelyn is a proud Los Angeles Film School graduate, where she earned her associate's degree. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to managing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events that foster meaningful connections within the community. Evelyn excels in securing sponsorships and nurturing relationships, allowing her to create impactful events that resonate with diverse audiences. Her passion for inclusivity and community engagement drives her success in bringing people together.

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Grace Patrone

Videographer

Grace Patrone is a recent graduate from Stonehill College with a major in Communications and a minor in Creative Writing. After graduating, Grace pursued an internship position at WCA-TV knowing that it would provide her with the opportunity to expand her knowledge, strengthen skills, and gain real world experience in the media industry. Grace has now joined our team as a videographer and is passionate about the work that she is helping to create and is excited to continue on this journey!

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Daniel Carito

Videographer

Daniel is a graduate from Assumption University and swiftly joined the WCA-TV team. He is a part time videographer, where he records and edits public shows, high school sport games, community events and meetings. Daniel also assists with the production of WCA-TV's weekly news broadcast. In his free time, Daniel enjoys reading, taking a walk and bike riding.

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Cal Benn

Videographer

Cal is a recent Emerson College graduate with a B.S. in Journalism and a minor in Environmental Studies. Experienced in broadcast writing, field reporting, and video production, Cal has covered politics, climate, and LGBTQ+ issues for The Washington Blade and produced multimedia content for both television and digital platforms. Committed to fact-based, community-driven journalism, Cal focuses on local news and human-rights reporting.

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