201-261-0786 jaginfo@jagonline.org P.O. Box 164, Metuchen, NJ 08840
  • Facebook
  • Linkedin
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Newsletter
Jersey Access Group
  • Home
  • About
    • Mission Statement
    • JAG History
    • Executive Board
    • Membership Categories/Benefits
    • Members List
    • Directions
    • Events and Meetings Schedule
    • JAG Committees
  • Conference
  • Newsletters
  • Articles
  • JAG Awards
    • Enter JAG Awards
    • Rules and Eligibility
    • About
    • Categories
    • Submitting & Uploading Instructions
    • JAG Award Winners
  • Video Library
  • Join JAG
  • Members Area
    • Franchise Information
    • JAG Conference 2025 Follow up Material
    • HR 3557 Information
    • Emergency Contacts
    • Videos
    • Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Freelancers
    • Local Legislators Contact Information
    • Agenda, Minutes and More
    • Member Documents
    • Member Contact List
    • Legislation/Regulations
  • Contact

Upcoming Events:

Learn More

Thank you for attending the 2025 JAG conference!

Learn More

Who Should Join Jag?

Membership shall be open to any community access station operated by local governments, non-profit schools, colleges, universities, and teaching hospitals associated with an institution of higher learning with internal network, and individuals producing video content, any manufacturers, integrators, vendors or private for profit organizations, and any non-profit organizations, supporting the goals and objectives of JAG. …

Continue reading “Who Should Join Jag?”
Learn More

JAG Legislator of the Year 2024: Cory Booker

  • AI Integration
  • Why Local
  • Legislative Update
  • President’s Message:
  • Spotlight: Cranford
  • Get Ready

Latest JAG News

AI Integration Strategy for PEG Channel Operations Facilities, Ethics, and Risk Mitigation

Building an integrated AI strategy that makes AI a useful co-pilot

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into public, educational, and government (PEG) channel operations represents a fundamental shift from traditional “capture” media to a “construction of thought” paradigm.

Latest JAG News

Why Local Media and National Media Serve Different Roles

by John C. Morley, Independent Producer

Local coverage offers a window into the places where people actually live.

When people talk about “the media,” they often imagine large national networks, major newspapers, or digital outlets covering stories that affect the entire country.

Those organizations play an important role in helping people understand national events and global developments. At the same time, there is another layer of media that operates on a much smaller scale: local media.

Latest JAG News

Legislative Update March 2026: News from Trenton & Washington and FCC Legislation Changes

The Reauthorizing of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) – H.R. 7386

On February 10th, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology voted to reauthorize FirstNet.

Latest JAG News

President’s Message: March 2026 – A few things going on and coming up in JAG

by Doug Seidel

That’s right, we have a new JAG president. Our much exalted (and exhausted) KING of JAG has been dethroned. Please, join me in thanking Bob Duthaler for 18 years of exceptional service and leadership as JAG president. These are big shoes to fill, and I hope to live up to the examples set by our past leaders.

Latest JAG News

Spotlight: Cranford TV-35 – It’s there, but not always easy to find to find

By Don Smith, Manager, Cranford TV-35

How to get the most out of your Verizon FIOS statewide contract

The statewide contract from Verizon Fios provides for any municipal buildings (schools, police departments, fire departments, etc.) that the township or city owns, to be eligible for one free internet drop and one free cable TV dro

Latest JAG News

Get Ready for ADA/WCAG Compliance and Smarter Automation with TelVue

We’re excited to be heading to the monthly JAG meeting on Wednesday, February 25th, where we’ll showcase powerful new tools to help you stay ADA and WCAG compliant, while also saving time with smarter automation for scheduling and social media.

From live captioning and accessibility solutions to fully automated YouTube broadcasting and rule-based scheduling, TelVue continues to make it easier than ever to serve your community and expand your reach. We’ll even be offering a sneak peek at our upcoming AI-powered audio description service.

Our Mission

JAG Contact Information

Join JAG

JAG (Jersey Access Group) is an organization that advocates, promotes, and preserves the right to media production, distribution, civic engagement, and education in support of diverse community voices, through Public, Educational and Government access facilities and other forms of media.

                                         

Learn More
  • Doug Seidel, President
  • 201-261-0786
  • P.O. Box 164, Metuchen, NJ 08840
  • jaginfo@jagonline.org
  • A Chapter of NATOA and an Affiliate of the NJ League of Municipalities                                                        
Contact JAG

JAG was formed as a 501C3 organization in March of 2000 by a small group of stations that saw a need for communication between cable access stations in New Jersey. JAG is the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors and an affiliate of the New Jersey League of Municipalities. We invite those that support our objectives.

Join JAG




Get the latest information by signing up for our Newsletter.  Click Here

Your contribution plays an important role in keeping New Jersey’s public, education, and government television stations alive. Show your support today!

You can also support us by adding us as your Amazon Smile organization.

Organizational Members

Affiliations

Copyright © 2026 Jersey Access Group | Powered by Jersey Access Group
 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.