Pasadena Media's director: free training, refreshed podcast studio and four access channels aim to expand community voices
February 28, 2026 | Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
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On Pasadena Monthly, host Justin Chapman spoke with Jasere Jenkins Glenn, Pasadena Media's director of community engagement, about the nonprofit's mission, resources and recent upgrades to support local producers.
Jasere said Pasadena Media distributes four public-access channels—an Arroyo community channel, a government channel (KPass), and two education channels (PCCTV tied to Pasadena City College and KLearn with Pasadena Unified). She described the organization's central activity as free training that leads to certification across production tracks so residents can learn preproduction, studio operation and postproduction and then create or support programs on the channels.
"All of our classes are free of charge," Jasere said, noting trainees can decide whether to work behind the camera, technical-direct or produce. She described the staff as a "small but mighty" team focused on training individuals, nonprofits and corporate partners and on adapting programming to community needs.
Jasere described a recent facility upgrade funded by a $10,000 grant from the Wilhelm Family Foundation that refreshed Pasadena Media's podcast studio into a flexible three-camera setup, improved the reception area/classroom and updated an editing bay to support hands-on training and community productions.
On distribution and access, Jasere gave practical details for local viewers: Charter Spectrum subscribers in Pasadena and Altadena can find channels on carriage lineups (the Arroyo community channel, KPass government access, KLearn and PCCTV) and the organization streams through Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV devices. She said the website pasadenamedia.org will soon launch a redesigned platform where all channels will be available and noted that YouTube is used for on-demand viewing rather than scheduled programming.
Both Chapman and Jasere highlighted Pasadena Media's recent awards and the organization's cultural role. Chapman noted the program and other Pasadena Media productions won WAV Awards from the Alliance for Community Media West; Jasere attributed repeated recognition to volunteers and staff who prioritize quality and community relevance over commercial concerns.
She urged residents to support the station by watching programs, attending free classes, participating in community productions, and using a forthcoming support page that will accept one-time or recurring gifts and let supporters designate specific programs (for example, youth initiatives). Merchandise sales will also direct proceeds to programming.
Chapman closed by thanking Jasere for joining the show and encouraging listeners to engage with Pasadena Media's training and channels.
Jasere said Pasadena Media distributes four public-access channels—an Arroyo community channel, a government channel (KPass), and two education channels (PCCTV tied to Pasadena City College and KLearn with Pasadena Unified). She described the organization's central activity as free training that leads to certification across production tracks so residents can learn preproduction, studio operation and postproduction and then create or support programs on the channels.
"All of our classes are free of charge," Jasere said, noting trainees can decide whether to work behind the camera, technical-direct or produce. She described the staff as a "small but mighty" team focused on training individuals, nonprofits and corporate partners and on adapting programming to community needs.
Jasere described a recent facility upgrade funded by a $10,000 grant from the Wilhelm Family Foundation that refreshed Pasadena Media's podcast studio into a flexible three-camera setup, improved the reception area/classroom and updated an editing bay to support hands-on training and community productions.
On distribution and access, Jasere gave practical details for local viewers: Charter Spectrum subscribers in Pasadena and Altadena can find channels on carriage lineups (the Arroyo community channel, KPass government access, KLearn and PCCTV) and the organization streams through Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV devices. She said the website pasadenamedia.org will soon launch a redesigned platform where all channels will be available and noted that YouTube is used for on-demand viewing rather than scheduled programming.
Both Chapman and Jasere highlighted Pasadena Media's recent awards and the organization's cultural role. Chapman noted the program and other Pasadena Media productions won WAV Awards from the Alliance for Community Media West; Jasere attributed repeated recognition to volunteers and staff who prioritize quality and community relevance over commercial concerns.
She urged residents to support the station by watching programs, attending free classes, participating in community productions, and using a forthcoming support page that will accept one-time or recurring gifts and let supporters designate specific programs (for example, youth initiatives). Merchandise sales will also direct proceeds to programming.
Chapman closed by thanking Jasere for joining the show and encouraging listeners to engage with Pasadena Media's training and channels.
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