Need a Video Studio Near the United Nations During UNGA 2026?

The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly opens September 8, and one of the busiest periods of the year in Midtown Manhattan is quickly approaching.

For communications teams, PR agencies, corporations, nonprofits, NGOs and media organizations coming to New York for UNGA 2026, now is the time to start locking in production plans.

A spokesperson may need to appear live on television. An executive may need to record an interview or message between meetings. A visiting delegation may want to create content while its leadership is together in New York. A PR team may need a professional environment for back-to-back media appearances.

And during UNGA, those opportunities often develop quickly.

Having an experienced professional video studio close to the United Nations can make the entire process considerably easier.

Professional Production Just Minutes From the UN

Murray Hill Studios is located at 248 East 35th Street in Midtown Manhattan, just minutes from United Nations Headquarters.

That's particularly valuable during UNGA, when schedules can be packed with meetings, events and appearances across the city.

Rather than sending an executive or guest across Manhattan for a recording, MHS provides a convenient professional production environment close to the center of UNGA activity.

And proximity is only part of the equation.

Murray Hill Studios has decades of experience producing broadcast and corporate content for major organizations, networks, agencies, executives and public figures. Today, MHS supports in-studio, on-location, virtual and hybrid productions.

One Studio. A Lot of Possibilities.

There is no single type of "UNGA production."

One organization may need a straightforward executive interview. Another may need a multi-camera roundtable. A PR agency may need a studio for a media tour, while another team needs to connect an executive with remote participants around the world.

MHS can accommodate projects including:

That versatility can be especially useful for organizations that know they'll need production support during UNGA but don't necessarily know exactly what that production will look like yet.

Walk Into More Than an Empty Studio

Sometimes "studio rental" means exactly that: an empty room.

At Murray Hill Studios, clients can access much more.

Our Midtown facility includes professional production equipment, control rooms, green rooms and makeup areas. Cameras, professional lighting, microphones, teleprompters and other production equipment can be incorporated based on the requirements of the project.

Experienced producers, technical directors, camera operators, audio professionals and other crew are also available.

If you're traveling to New York without your usual production infrastructure, you don't necessarily have to bring everything—or everyone—with you.

Create the Right Look Without Starting From Scratch

UNGA content doesn't have to look generic.

MHS maintains a variety of in-house set pieces, furniture and backgrounds that can be mixed and matched at no additional charge to create an appropriate environment for interviews, podcasts, roundtables, media tours and corporate content.

Available looks include contemporary interview environments, French doors and windows, reclaimed wood, textured panels, home-style settings, kitchen sets, outdoor-style looks, curtains and other scenic elements.

Using existing MHS set elements can provide a polished, professional environment without the expense and lead time of building a completely custom set.

If your production requires something entirely unique, custom set design and builds can also be arranged.

Bring Your Crew — Or Let Us Provide One

Every UNGA production is different, and your production package should reflect that.

Perhaps you're coming to New York with your own producer, crew and equipment and simply need a professional studio close to the UN.

Maybe your communications team is traveling without production personnel and needs MHS to handle the cameras, lighting, audio and technical direction.

Or maybe you need something in between.

Murray Hill Studios offers flexible production packages ranging from studio space to fully staffed, turnkey productions.

Tell us what you already have, what you need and what you're trying to accomplish. We can build the production around your project rather than forcing your project into a predetermined package.

Need to Include Someone Who Isn't in New York?

UNGA may bring people from around the world to Manhattan, but that doesn't mean everyone you need will be here.

MHS has extensive experience producing virtual and hybrid programs and can integrate remote guests, presenters and interviewers into studio productions.

An executive can appear from the MHS studio while an interviewer participates remotely. A panel can combine participants in New York with experts elsewhere in the world. A studio interview can be incorporated into a larger virtual program.

The audience—and the conversation—doesn't have to be limited by geography.

Quality Matters When the Audience Matters

UNGA brings an unusually high level of attention to the people and organizations participating.

If an executive or spokesperson is delivering an important message, the production quality surrounding that message matters.

Clear audio. Professional lighting. High-quality cameras. Reliable technology. Experienced technicians. An appropriate background. A comfortable environment for your spokesperson and team.

Those details should largely disappear to the viewer so the audience can concentrate on what matters most:

the message.

UNGA 2026 Is Coming Quickly

The 81st United Nations General Assembly opens September 8, 2026, followed by several major dates later in the month.

The SDG Moment takes place September 18, followed by a particularly busy period in New York that includes UN High-Level Week, Climate Week NYC and numerous meetings, summits and events throughout Manhattan.

The General Debate begins September 22, when heads of state and other senior leaders from around the world gather in New York.

For production teams, agencies and organizations planning to create content during this period, waiting until everyone arrives in New York can significantly limit your options.

If you already know you'll need studio time, now is the time to start the conversation.

Planning a Production During UNGA 2026?

You don't need to have every production detail figured out before contacting us.

If you know who's coming to New York, what you're hoping to communicate and approximately when your team will be available, we can help determine the production approach that makes sense.

Whether you need a simple interview setup, a media tour, a podcast, a multi-camera discussion, a livestream, a virtual production or a complete turnkey production, Murray Hill Studios combines a convenient Midtown East location near the United Nations with experienced crews, professional facilities and flexible production options.

Coming to New York for UNGA 2026? Contact Murray Hill Studios now to discuss your production needs and studio availability.

Shaun Johnsen