Media Accreditation & Liaison Unit Logistical support and information to members of the press

A view of the United Nations campus and media satellite dishes outside Headquarters. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

UNTV feeds via fiber connect to two New York video hubs, Encompass Media and The Switch. All major networks have connectivity to one or both video hubs. At time of your booking, you can make arrangements for conversion.

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ENCOMPASS TEL.# (tel # 800-295-4198 or +1-203-965-6300) bookings@encompass.tv , bboese@encompass.tv , jgarzillo@encompass.tv.

Encompass requires no less than 48 hours advance notice in order to coordinate customer set up, transmission services and resources. Most customers may be asked to pay by Credit Card in advance or at time of service.

“the Switch” TEL.# (212) 227-9131 (Bookings) bookings@theswitch.tv , (212) 227-9191 (Network Operation Centre) noc@theswitch.tv , reservations@theswitch.tv

New clients should contact davidshearer@theswitch.tv

You may inquire with the following organizations regarding their facilities for satellite television services/ live transmission services.

APTN TEL. # 1 212 621 7420 – Global Media Services (GMS) bookings@ap.org

REUTERS TV Help Desk in London: Phone: +44 20 7542 2244

EUROVISION TEL # (212) 265-3288 bookings@eurovision-us.net

INTELSAT TEL.# (404) 381-2900 Booking Department bookings@intelsat.com

GLOBECAST TEL.# (310) 845-3939 America.booking@globecast.com

BROADCAST QUALITY FILES are available, free of charge, by sending a request to: avlibrary@un.org

For any other questions, please contact UNTV at 917 367-9231 or 914 393-1072 or 212 963-0128 untv@un.org or redi@un.org or kasper@un.org

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. What should I do if my media ground pass is stolen or missing?

A. If your media ground pass is lost or stolen, you MUST immediately report it to the Media Accreditation Office (located at the corner of 45th Street & First Avenue).

Q. Where do I go to pick up my media ground pass?

A. Please follow instructions in the approval email. Temporary pass applicants should go to the Media Accreditation Office office located at 45th Street & First Avenue. Long-term pass applicants should go to the Pass and ID Unit at 320 East 45th Street (between First and Second Avenues).

Q. What should the letter asking for my accreditation contain?

A. The letter, on letterhead and signed by an authorized official (e.g., the Publisher, Assignment Editor or Bureau Chief) of the media organization seeking accreditation, should have the name(s) of those who need the accrediation, what they will cover and the length of the assignment. It should also specify the function(s) of the individual(s) who will be coming.

Q. Are there any restrictions?

A. Media accreditation is only for coverage of UN activities at Headquarters, and does not constitute an endorsement for any other purpose. At any time, the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit (MALU) may revoke accreditation if it is put to improper use; if it is determined that the accreditation has not been used to cover UN events; if it has been used to abuse the privileges so extended; or if personal or public conduct is not consistent with the best interest of the Organization. The press pass must not be loaned to another person; UN Security will confiscate any pass in the possession of any individual to whom it was not issued!

If several people from the same company need an accreditation, please have all the names in one letter.

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