NJTV News With Mike Schneider Launches November 4th On New Jersey's Public Television Network

NJTV News With Mike Schneider Launches November 4th On New Jersey's Public Television Network

Formerly NJ Today with Mike Schneider, the program rebrand marks the next evolutionary step for local public television news;

Next generation of newscast to offer more stories from across the state and revitalized, more user-friendly web presence

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Oct. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Beginning November 4(th), NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, will re-launch its current weeknight news program, NJ Today with Mike Schneider, as NJTV News with Mike Schneider. The name change marks the beginning of the next generation of New Jersey public television news--specifically a more vibrant local news program both on-air and online to keep New Jerseyans better informed about local happenings from more parts of the state than ever before.

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"NJTV's growth as a network over the last two and a half years has been strong, steady and impressive," said NJTV's General Manager John Servidio. "This latest incarnation of the news program is another example of our ongoing commitment to better serve our viewers."

Among the show's aesthetic and format improvements: a sleek graphics overhaul and fresh music to accompany a news program that will feature an increased number of field packages from all across the Garden State.

Online, the NJTV News with Mike Schneider companion website has undergone a complete makeover to host more user-friendly features like easily-identifiable news categories and more plentiful state news items than ever before, including Associated Press content.

Viewers will also have the opportunity to make news by submitting story ideas, video and photos for potential use by the news team.

NJTV News Executive Producer Phil Alongi assesses, "The news program, like NJTV itself, has been an evolution. We're excited to take the show to the next level, and give New Jersey more news and user-friendly features than ever before."

Log on to www.njtvnews.org to see the new site beginning the afternoon of November 4(th). The news program's timeslot will remain the same; NJTV News with MikeSchneider airs weeknights at 6pm, 7:30pm and 11pm on NJTV (check local listings).

Follow NJTV News with Mike Schneider stories and correspondents on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NJTVonline and Twitter: @NJTVonline

About NJTV
NJTV brings quality public television programs and resources to communities throughout New Jersey and its tri-state neighbors. NJTV's broadcast schedule combines acclaimed national PBS series like American Masters, Nature , Charlie Rose, and BBC World News America with an array of state-focused news,arts and public affairs shows, including Reporters Roundtable with Michael Aron,One-on-One with Steve Adubato, Caucus New Jersey, Due Process and State of the Arts. The network's week-nightly news broadcast, NJTV News with Mike Schneider, features stories from across the Garden State. NJTV complements its growing news staff by partnering with state-wide media and higher education institutions. The network actively solicits viewer news tips, story ideas and feedback, along with locally-produced film shorts and long-form documentaries, making New Jerseyans part of the network's editorial team. The network's website, www.njtvonline.org posts the latest local news, information and program schedules, and its Education section offers local educators free, classroom-ready, digital resources through VITAL NJ.

NJTV is comprised of WNJN, WNJS, WNJB, and WNJT, which collectively broadcast throughout NJ. Formerly New Jersey Network (NJN), NJTV is operated under an agreement with the state of New Jersey by Public Media NJ, Inc. (PMNJ), a non-profit affiliate of WNET, parent company of award-winning New York public television stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21. Station sponsorships and partnerships are available.

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