About - 1623 Studios

Cape Ann’s Award-Winning Community Media Center

1623 Studios is located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. We represent the four communities of Cape Ann: Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Essex. Our mission is to provide a forum for the free exchange of information and ideas. We strive to be a vital information resource for Cape Ann and to make sure that we are always evolving to meet the needs of our community.

Meet the Team

Erich Archer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“Community media organizations have the opportunity to help shape the futures of our communities and our broader democracy. I thrive on making this a reality and I can truly think of no better place to do it than Cape Ann.”

Rebecca Tober

PRODUCTION MANAGER
“Providing a platform for locals to have their voices heard and be able to share their interests is what I love about working in community media! I love that I get to be a part of the community and that I get to teach and share my passion for video.”

Matt McMakin

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
“Technology has been a lifelong fascination for me, especially finding creative ways for people to make use of it. Community media puts me in touch with a diverse group of people who want to communicate through imagery, audio, and video.”

Kyle Davi

DIGITAL DIRECTOR
“Local voices matter. Whether it’s on the docks of Gloucester, along Rockport’s coastal landscapes, hidden in the rich history of Essex, or found in the shops of Manchester, there are stories to be shared. I have the opportunity to do that for the communities of Cape Ann, and it’s exactly why I love working at 1623 Studios.”

Kory Curcuru

PRODUCER
“I’m a people freak whose life goal has always been to build lasting relationships and friendships in the place where I grew up. I’m always working on new ways to interact online and offline with the community. This isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle, and being at 1623 is my dream lifestyle.”

Heather Atwood

PRODUCER
“We feel safer and healthier when we know what is happening in our neighborhoods, when we hear from our leaders, and when we know each other. I believe that connecting people in our community is one of the most important efforts we can make. 1623 Studios is making those connections; it’s an honor to be here doing that work”