Tim Minton (born April 15, 1957) is an American television journalist, media executive, and government official.
Tim Minton | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Cornell University |
| Known for | Journalism |
He began a career in journalism writing for The New York Times in college.[1] He served as a news correspondent for over ten years with ABC-7 Eyewitness News in New York City, and later served as the lead investigative reporter at WNBC, the New York City flagship station of the NBC Television Network.[2]
He is the co-founder, and former CEO, of Zazoom Media Group.
He is currently the Communications Director for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.[3]
He is an 18-time Emmy Award winner.[4]
Early life
editMinton grew up in New York City, where he attended the Ethical Culture Fieldston School. His mother was a columnist and contributing editor at Parade magazine in New York, and his father is the president of Mincom, a New York advertising agency.[5] He matriculated to Cornell University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. While at Cornell, he began working for The New York Times, publishing several articles in his sophomore year about the admissions process, and other topics.[6]
Career in Journalism
editHis television career began in 1983 as an investigative reporter with WTVJ in Miami. After 4 years in Miami, he moved to WABC-TV in New York. His tenure with Eyewitness News lasted for 10 years. During this time, he led an investigation into the crash of TWA Flight 800. He also covered the trials of Omar Abdel-Rahman, and other terrorists convicted of plotting to blow up dozens of U.S. jetliners.
In 1998, Minton went to WNBC to serve as the lead investigative reporter for the Greater New York City Area. He served in that role for 12 years, while also contributing to multiple NBC Universal platforms. In 2006, he reported on a facility using electroconvulsive therapy to discipline uncooperative students with developmental disabilities. His investigation, for which he won an Emmy, led to the New York State Board of Regents to ban the practice of electroconvulsive therapy statewide.[7]
Minton investigated a series of construction accidents in New York City that led to the resignation in April 2008 of the Department of Buildings Commissioner, Patricia J. Lancaster. He won an Emmy for this story.[8]
During his career, Minton has worked alongside Chuck Scarborough, Sue Simmons, Len Berman, Brian Williams, Bruce Beck, Al Roker, Jeffrey Lyons and Katie Couric, among others.
In 2011, Minton left WNBC & NBC to start Zazoom Media Group, LLC. Zazoom creates original videos for media, technology and marketing companies.[9] With global distribution, Zazoom’s videos are watched tens of millions of times each month. Zazoom videos can be seen on platforms such as AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, blinkx, and Dailymotion.[10] Minton has served as the CEO of Zazoom Media Group since its founding.
Career in Government
editIn 2019, Minton was appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo to serve as Communications Director for the MTA.[11] Minton served under Chairman Pat Foye, alongside transportation executive Andy Byford.[12]
He currently serves in this post under Governor Kathy Hochul and Chairman Janno Lieber.
Personal life
editHe is married to Linda Saxl Minton.[13] He has two children, Jack and Rachel.
Pop culture
editMinton appeared in the 1985 film The Mean Season (starring Kurt Russell). He played a reporter.[14]
References
edit- ^ Minton, Tim (25 April 1979). "At Cornell School, No Expense Spared". The New York Times.
- ^ "Videos".
- ^ "MTA taps new communications head, fifth top level change-up in 3 years". New York Daily News. 9 September 2019.
- ^ "Videos".
- ^ "Linda Saxl Weds Timothy Minton". The New York Times. 8 April 1990.
- ^ Minton, Tim (25 April 1979). "At Cornell School, No Expense Spared". The New York Times.
- ^ Szalavitz, Maia (7 January 2007). "Opinion | Shocks from the System". The New York Times.
- ^ "Bloomberg's Buildings Chief Resigns". 22 April 2008.
- ^ "Former WNBC reporters Minton, DeDapper launch Zazoom". 22 April 2011.
- ^ "Videos".
- ^ "MTA taps new communications head, fifth top level change-up in 3 years". New York Daily News. 9 September 2019.
- ^ Fitzsimmons, Emma G. (2 January 2020). "Which Subway Seat is Best? Your Answer is Obviously Wrong". The New York Times.
- ^ "Linda Saxl Weds Timothy Minton". The New York Times. 8 April 1990.
- ^ "Tim Minton". IMDb.