KBTC is Your PBS Station

In America’s line-up of 200+ television channels, there is a place that’s quiet, calm, thoughtful, and non-commercial: public television. Here is a place where you can discover, ponder, and learn. Come along and explore with us.

Explore community needs through compelling national television programs valued by viewers and donors alike. Explore human stories featuring local artists, educators, historians, performers, scientists, soldiers, students, and others. Explore the ideas and issues that occupy education, business, and civic leaders who seek positive, proactive community change.

MISSION

KBTC Public Television engages viewers, communities, and supporters by delivering media experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain.

VISION

KBTC Public Television is an active member of the community - spreading awareness, celebrating diversity, and illuminating the paths of social discourse and growth. We seek to engage viewers as citizens, not as consumers. We affirm this vision by:

• Serving diverse audiences, embracing innovation, valuing lifelong learning, and partnering with those who share our passion for public service.
• Making the arts, science, and humanities available to the widest possible public.
• Being a trusted partner to parents and educators.
• Providing programs and services that promote the healthy development of children.
• Fostering an informed and active citizenry through programs and events.
• Forging strategic partnerships that contribute to the vitality of our community.
• Serving the individual not just as a spectator but as a participant through programs and services.
• Improving access to public media for all people.

VALUES

We believe in and practice these core values:

• We exceed the expectations of our customers.
• We value the contributions of everyone.
• We respect each other and always assume good intent.
• We promote a professional, friendly, and accessible atmosphere.
• We provide a positive work environment.
• We provide a safe, secure, and healthy workplace.
• We promote lifelong learning.

REASONS TO GIVE

• Your support is a gift to the community through your public television station.
• A safe media environment for children and families, that engages our community, is vitally important to you.
• You value the aspirational power of learning throughout every stage of life.
• You agree that locally owned and operated, commercial-free media is vital for our economy and the values of our free society.
• You put the public in public television by supporting television programs and community-based media experiences that align with your values.
• Your support encourages additional support from individual donors, foundations, businesses, and corporations.

HOW WE MAXIMIZE YOUR SUPPORT

• By exploring, capturing, and telling local stories.By exploring, capturing, and telling local stories.
• By engaging community organizations that are dedicated to serving the underserved.
• By amplifying the best of PBS in each and every neighborhood throughout western Washington.
• By working with partners who are focused on inspiring children.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The mission of KBTC Public Television is to engage viewers, communities, and supporters by delivering media experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain. Our vision is that KBTC Public Television is an active member of the community - spreading awareness, celebrating diversity, and illuminating the paths of social discourse and growth. We seek to engage viewers as citizens, not as consumers. We affirm this vision by: 

• Serving diverse audiences, embracing innovation, valuing lifelong learning, and partnering with those who share our passion for public service.
• Making the arts, science, and humanities available to the widest possible public.
• Being a trusted partner to parents and educators.
• Providing programs and services that promote the healthy development of children.
• Fostering an informed and active citizenry through programs and events.
• Forging strategic partnerships that contribute to the vitality of our community.
• Serving the individual not just as a spectator but as a participant through programs and services. Improving access to public media for all people.

KBTC Public Television believes that a diverse workforce, management team and governing body contributes greatly to our knowledge and understanding of western Washington’s diverse communities.  This foundation enhances our ability to deliver content that reflects all communities, celebrates diversity and shapes the services delivered.   

Therefore, we are committed to building a diverse workforce.  We endeavor to recruit from a broad pool of candidates enabling us to hire and promote well-qualified individuals coming from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, personal experiences, characteristics, and talents. 

KBTC Public Television will continue to explore new opportunities for achieving and promoting this commitment and will monitor and evaluate success.  With this intent, we can best serve the needs of the public by attracting, growing and engaging audiences to reach their full potential.  

Equal Opportunity Policy

KBTC Public Television’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and non-discrimination policy is that of its license holder Bates Technical College: 

Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates’ non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: Human Resources Generalist, Downtown Campus A326, 253.680.7180. For more information check the Bates Technical College website.