Introduction
Have you ever watched a session that suddenly made WordPress click for you? That is the ripple effect of the wordpress.tv Team.
The WordPress.tv Team curates and manages the official video hub at WordPress.tv, showcasing WordCamp talks, tutorials, interviews, and community events.
Their work ensures that knowledge shared on stage does not stay in the room. It becomes accessible, searchable, and reusable for millions of users, creators, and developers worldwide.
One recorded session. Countless breakthroughs.
What Does the WordPress.tv Team Do?
The team ensures WordPress.tv remains a treasure trove of accurate, community-moderated videos in multiple languages, covering everything from beginner how-tos to advanced techniques.
As a new contributor, you can start by:
- Reviewing and approving submitted videos for quality and relevance. Every watch and tag helps polish the library.
- Uploading or transcribing WordCamp footage to preserve event knowledge.
- Promoting videos on social channels or suggesting curations for trending topics.
The team’s efforts make WordPress knowledge accessible worldwide, fueling learning and innovation.
Your Path as a Contributor
You don’t need video production expertise to join the WordPress.tv team. Grow step by step:
- Start small. Begin with simple tasks like checking video metadata, subtitles, or open-source compliance.
- Build skills. Moderate larger batches, curate playlists, or handle multi-language reviews.
- Lead the vision. Help organize submission guidelines, onboard reviewers, or expand event coverage.
Every approval you give lights up the path for fellow WordPressers.
Overcoming Challenges Together
Video moderation involves spotting inaccuracies, ensuring accessibility, and managing volume – but collaboration makes it rewarding. It’s fine to flag uncertainties; focus on quality checks and community standards.
Team members back each other, so ask in Slack for advice on tricky reviews or tools.
Why Join the WordPress.tv Team?
- Amplify voices. Your curation shares stories and expertise with a global audience.
- Sharpen media skills. Gain experience in video review, accessibility, and content strategy.
- Connect in the community. Join passionate volunteers preserving WordPress history through video.
Team Meetings
The WordPress.tv team meets regularly to review queues, plan improvements, and celebrate milestones.
📅 When: Weekly (check Slack for schedule)
⏰ Time: 15:00 UTC, Friday
💬 Where: #wptv channel on WordPress Slack
Meetings are inclusive, educational, and perfect for jumping in.
Contributing to the WordPress.tv Team is one of the most visible ways to give back. Every video you review and approve helps educate, connect, and strengthen the global WordPress community.
You are not just publishing content. You are amplifying knowledge and preserving community moments for the long term.
Ready to curate and make an impact?
Visit the WordPress.tv handbook
- You can get started here
- Join a meeting to sync and contribute.
Your eye for quality and time can illuminate WordPress journeys everywhere.