NJ PBS to be managed by Montclair State University
The university is slated to take over operations of New Jersey’s public TV state network July 1.
Montclair State University has won a competitive bid to manage NJ PBS on behalf of the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority.
The university announced its selection as the new operator Wednesday. The five-year contract, slated to take effect July 1, must be submitted to the legislature for review within 15 days. If approved, Montclair State will be responsible for managing the four FCC-licensed television stations that are licensed to the NJPBA. The agreement also provides two five-year extensions for the new operator.
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