Citizen Pictures has promoted three longtime employees to VP status. Tim McOsker takes the role of VP of production and development after helming development since 2013 in addition to serving as executive producer. McOsker is an EP of the twice Emmy-nominated series “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” as well as “The Real Girl’s Kitchen,” and “Guy’s Family Reunion” (which won a Daytime Emmy). In addition to his work on a diverse portfolio of shows since joining Citizen in 2006, McOsker was an EP for Food Network’s “Unwrapped”.
Operations manager Josh Dirmish has been named VP of post production and operations, managing Citizen’s growth with the addition of two new series in 2015. At Citizen, Dirmish has assured that the technology and facility evolve with the company portfolio, including several post-production system upgrades and equipment adds. Prior to Citizen, he was post production manager for High Noon Entertainment, and his credits include work for Food Network, Cooking Channel, Destination America, Starz, and Discovery Channel.
Dustin Astrom has been promoted to VP of business affairs and finance. Astrom has managed financial operations for Citizen since 2006, and grew to successfully guide the company in new client, network, and vendor business affairs.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More