Spotlight: Jordan Anderson Independent Producer – A Platform for Career Development

Jordan Anderson, Television Producer

Jordan Anderson is an aspiring producer and currently produces and directs three television shows at Piscataway Community Television. Jordan graduated from Rider University in December 2023 with a BFA degree in film and television. Having lived and studied in various cities (domestic and international) she strives to do the best work possible.

How Your Phone Is Making Your Local TV Station Smarter

by John C. Morley, Independent Producer

Instead of competing, pull phones into the community TV experience

Local community TV has always been pretty simple at its core: turn on the channel and see people and places you actually recognize. That part still matters. What has changed is how viewers watch. They sit on the couch with a phone in their hand, half watching and half scrolling. That sounds like a problem, but for community stations it can actually be an opportunity. With a few new tech ideas, you can pull that phone into the experience instead of competing with it.

Legislative Update December 2025: News from Trenton & Washington, DC – Changes in the FCC

American Broadband Act of 2025

On December 3rd, the House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, hastily voted on a group of bills known together as H.R. 2289, The American Broadband Act of 2025. Inside this potpourri of bills, was one that could affect just about all cable franchises in the United States. Basically, this is H.R. 3557 all over again.

President’s Message: December 2025 – Closing Out 2025

by Bob Duthaler

JAG board elections were held at the December 3, 2025 general meeting. Elected to the JAG Board of Trustees were:

Don Smith, Station Manager, Cranford TV 35

Craig Yetsko, Station Manager, North Brunswick TV

Gina Forbes, Station Manager, Woodbridge TV

Strategies to Increase Community Engagement through Local TV in 2025

by John C. Morley, Independent Producer

Community engagement is critical for local TV stations to remain relevant and valuable to their audiences in 2025. As people increasingly turn to diverse digital sources, local TV must deepen connections by creatively serving and involving their communities. The following are some strategic approaches designed to boost community engagement effectively and sustainably.

Smarter Workflows for Community Stations: Switchboard Live’s Year of Updates

By Rudy Ellis, President, Switchboard

Dear JAG members,

As we reflect on this past year, we want to speak directly to you: the PEG stations, city teams, and community media communicators who make local transparency possible every single day. At Switchboard Live, our mission has always been to simplify live streaming so you can focus on what matters most: keeping your communities informed, connected, and confident. This year, we’ve introduced several important updates to help you do just that: