HQ Function

The headquarters serves as the primary hub for C-SPAN's operations, including editorial decision-making, television production, broadcasting control, digital media management, and administrative functions for all its networks and platforms.

Notable Features:

State-of-the-art broadcast studios, control rooms for live coverage, extensive digital and analog archives on-site (though the main archive is at Purdue), and facilities for its Washington Journal call-in program.

Work Culture:

Characterized by a strong commitment to non-partisanship, journalistic objectivity, and public service. Employees often share a passion for politics and government transparency. The environment is focused and dedicated to its mission of providing unfiltered access to government.

HQ Significance:

Its location in the heart of Washington D.C. is crucial for its mission, allowing immediate access to events on Capitol Hill, the White House, and other key governmental institutions. This proximity underpins its ability to provide live, gavel-to-gavel coverage.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' functionality and strategic location reflect C-SPAN's core values of transparency, access, public service, and comprehensive coverage of governmental processes.

Location:

While C-SPAN's primary focus is on the United States government and public affairs, its programming is accessible globally via C-SPAN.org. International audiences, including researchers, journalists, and expatriates, utilize its online resources to follow U.S. politics and policy. Some C-SPAN content may also be available through international cable or satellite distributors, though this varies by region. The C-SPAN Video Library is a significant global resource for understanding American governance.

Street Address:

400 N Capitol St NW, Suite 650

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA