April 25, 2011 (LOS ANGELES) — Here Media Inc. (
www.heretv.com), the world’s
leading gay media company, has appointed
Josh Rosenzweig the new Senior Vice
President of Original Programming and Development. Rosenzweig transitions into his
new position after having served as the company’s Senior Vice President of Integrated
Marketing.
“Josh is one of the most creative talents working in television production today,” said
Here Media CEO Paul Colichman. “I can think of no one better to lead Here Media’s
aggressive production and development slate as we prepare for a robust 2011 season.
Josh has sharp storytelling skills and a keen sense of what the gay community wants to
see.”
In his new role, Rosenzweig will manage and execute all video programming for Here
Media brands. He will oversee all original programming and development initiatives for
Here Media’s television extension, here! TV (www.heretv.com), as well as its online
companion, here! Online. Rosenzweig will also take the lead on creating branded online
video content for Here Media’s iconic publications, The Advocate (www.advocate.com)
and Out (www.out.com), and leading LGBT websites Gay.com and SheWired.com.
Prior to Here Media, Rosenzweig worked at Director of Development for Harvey Keitel’s
production company, The Goatsingers. He has also directed several featurette films that
have played in festivals around the globe. His first film, Scream Teen Scream, written by
and starring Jackie Beat, won the Outfest Audience Award and subsequently was
distributed theatrically by Strand Releasing. His second, Charlie, also has a successful
festival life and was chosen by the Andy Warhol Museum to be part of its permanent
collection. He recently completed work on his latest film, Children of the Dune, a satirical
look at gay parenting.
About Here Media
Here Media Inc. produces and distributes niche content across all platforms worldwide. Here Media’s iconic brands distribute gay media and world cinema programming with universal, humanistic appeal. Its distribution platforms include television, VOD, broadband, online, print, and mobile. It earns subscription, advertising, and licensing revenue from its award-winning content.
Here Media owns and operates a variety of media assets, including:
• here! TV, a premium television network featuring programming that appeals to a gay and lesbian audience airing in 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets, including every top 10 market.
• Iconic brands including Out, The Advocate, and HIV Plus as well as Alyson Books.
• The Advocate/Out group of online sites, including Gay.com, Advocate.com, Out.com, and SheWired.com.
Paul Colichman is Chief Executive Officer of Here Media and Stephen P. Jarchow is Chairman. Together, they have produced and/or distributed over 200 motion pictures, including Academy Award® winners Gods and Monsters and Departures.
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