“New York City is the creative capital of the world. There’s no better city to be involved in the media and entertainment world,” according to New York City Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Julie Menin. She could not have defined New York better, with its and unique essence, energy, and everything it has to offer.
In a recent interview, she reflected on her role as commissioner and shared her priorities.
As part of her mandate, she also oversees and manages NYC Media, the official broadcast network and media production group of the city of New York. Its TV station, available on Channel 25, reaches everyday 18 million households with local content and programming. MOME is also dedicated to informing and educating New Yorkers about working in the film, television, theater, and digital media industries, showing us there is absolutely no other place like New York City.
Sibylle Eschapasse: How do you see your role as commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment?
Commissioner Julie Menin: As commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, I oversee our work with the film, television, and theater industries, as well as our newly expanded role in the music, advertising, and digital content sectors, and real estate as it relates to the creative industries. We also run NYC Media, the nation’s largest public broadcasting network, comprised of five TV stations and a radio station with a reach of 18 million households. Our focus is to promote these creative industries which contribute nearly $9 billion to the NYC economy, while also increasing access by all New Yorkers to this growing sector.
In total, the industries we cover represent 385,000 jobs for New Yorkers–more than the financial and insurance sectors combined, truly reflecting the city’s diversified economy.
Ms. Eschapasse: What are your priorities and your goals?
Ms. Menin: I’m focused on a couple of key objectives: supporting women and people of color in New York City’s entertainment sector; promoting eco-friendly production practices and creating good-paying jobs in the entertainment sector for New Yorkers.
