What is MediaMKRS?

The MediaMKRS program was launched in 2019 as a partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the City University of New York. As the program expands, new initiatives were created with the support of production studios, media companies, film unions, private and public funders to train, credential and prepare talented rising professionals for careers in media and entertainment. 

The MediaMKRS program was born out of the needs of employers and unions to find a more diverse pool of skilled New Yorkers to fill positions in the film and television industries. Since 2019, the MediaMKRS program has expanded to ensure awareness and access to careers in media and entertainment reach everyone—including  marginalized communities across US cities and Canada.

Our program model is simple:

• Effective Recruitment 

• Intentional Training (technical, craft-specific and employability skills)

• Strong collaborations across the sector (employers, unions, educators and government)

• Skills-based digital credentials (MediaMKRS Badges)

With these components, our program is designed to build effective pathways for the media makers of tomorrow.