Koblenz's community TV channel welcomes a new era of leadership and expansion
At its general meeting in Koblenz-Ehrenbreitstein, the public access broadcaster Offener Kanal Koblenz e.V. elected a new board. The previous chair, Jennifer de Luca, stepped down from her position. Bettina Echtermeyer was chosen as the new chair, having already engaged deeply with the association's work in recent months. Many viewers will recognize her as the co-host of the satirical show Homezone, which she has presented for the past two years. Timo Fledie, formerly a board member at large, was elected as the new deputy chair. He is also part of the Homezone team and known for his work on the show objektiv, often working behind the camera. At Offener Kanal (OK), he oversees the social media presence and has co-developed several trailers and intros in recent years.
Dr. Margit Theis-Scholz was unanimously re-elected as a board member at large. The former head of Koblenz's education and culture department continues to contribute her expertise to the association, supporting various local TV formats—sometimes even appearing on screen. Sabine Brunke joins the board as treasurer, having already gained insight into the broadcaster's work through her daughter, who completed a voluntary social year at OK. She brings experience in managing volunteer-driven organizations. Uwe Hüser is another new addition, taking on the role of auditor. The meeting also bid a heartfelt farewell to long-serving treasurer Manfred Cirkel and deputy chair Dieter Krämer, both of whom had been active in the association for nearly 40 years and were among its founding members before the channel first went on air.
For the upcoming term, the new board has set ambitious goals. A key priority is establishing a new media participation hub in Koblenz's city center. The organization also aims to raise its profile as a citizen media platform and strengthen its connection to the local community. Residents can produce their own TV programs and borrow the necessary equipment free of charge, with the OK team providing support—from initial concept through filming to post-production. The channel's programming is available via cable TV, MagentaTV, Zattoo, and livestream at www.ok4.tv, with many segments also accessible on YouTube.
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