JUKIN MEDIA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- AVP
Located in New Delhi, Aamir Bashir has been leading the Jukin Media India expansion since 2017 and was the first Jukin employee in the territory. He has a Masters Degree in Journalism and Communication.
Aamir works at the interaction of content, business, operations, brands and human resources. Earlier, Aamir headed Caters Media Group in the South Asian Region. He has also had stints at Barcroft Studios, The Hindustan Times and The Indian Express.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- VP, Licensing
Andrew is responsible for the licensing of Jukin Media's viral video content to television shows, websites, multimedia projects and advertising campaigns. A native of Boston who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade, Andrew is familiar with every facet of film and commercial development and production. Andrew has a BS in Communications (Cinema-Photography) from Ithaca College.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Anton oversees Product and Business Operations at Jukin Media. Prior to joining, he was COO and Head of Product at Onestop Internet. Anton started his career in San Francisco in the 90s, where he worked on early digital initiatives for Sun Micro, Nike, Levis and Bank of America before founding eWork, a venture-backed freelance marketplace, in 1999.
He later went on to hold product positions at IAC and US Auto. Anton has a degree from the University of Virginia and teaches part-time at Loyola Marymount University. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children.
Job Titles:
- Chief Business Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
As Jukin Media's Chief Business Officer, Cameron is responsible for growing the company's audience and revenues in a profitable, scalable manner.
Prior to joining Jukin, Cameron was SVP, Business Development at Machinima Inc., where he has led cross-functional initiatives to expand the company's programming and distribution including launching offerings on Twitch and Xbox. Cameron also led efforts to test and launch new business models for the marketing of gaming titles and related transmedia on YouTube.
Prior to his time with Machinima, he served as VP, Business Development at JibJab where he helped launch and monetize the company's hugely popular Starring You! service, which allows users to send premium, customized ecards to family and friends. During his time there, Cameron secured licensing and distribution deals with OfficeMax (ElfYourself), Disney, Lucas Films, Universal Music, and several other content partners.
Cameron has also held various Business Development roles at MTV, Sonim Technologies, Hey Anita, and Comdisco Ventures. Cameron was also a FMP at General Electric and graduated cum laude with an Industrial Engineering degree from University of Michigan.
Cameron is a rabid Liverpool FC fan, enjoys travel, and is trying to make his way through Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Restaurants.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- EVP, Content Acquisitions
Christina leads Jukin Media's video content acquisitions department. A former software engineer at IBM, Christina left government contract work to pursue a career in film and media. Prior to joining Jukin, Christina worked at Universal Pictures and CAA in music licensing and MP Lit respectively. Christina has a BS in Digital Video and Computer Information Systems from James Madison University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- SVP
- SVP, Rights Management
Civonne Ahal has been with Jukin since 2013, she oversees the Rights Management department, where they protect the rights of our creators and brands. She has helped shape Jukin Media into an industry leader in digital rights, and she now leads as Senior Vice President.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director, Quality Operations
Dan's job is to ensure changes to our applications and websites go out bug-free, using automated testing tools he built for Jukin. Most people at the company don't know his name since he and his team are that good. However, most people know Dan's 100 lb. mastiff named Tank. On the weekends Dan does a lot of running and cycling events, with more than 45 half marathons and 10 triathlons completed. Dan has a B.A. in Mathematics and was a teacher in his former career.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- VP, Licensing EMEA
David is in charge of bringing Jukin content to broadcasters and publishers outside of the US. David comes to Jukin after stints at Getty Images, World Entertainment News Network and, most recently, Zodiak Clips. David resides in London and leads Jukin's UK operations. He earned a BSC in Psychology and Film and Media from Queens University Belfast.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- VP, Digital Studio
- Writer, Director, Producer
Dee Austin Robertson is an Emmy award winning writer, director, producer and content creator for both the traditional and new the media industry. He has been recognized by the creative industry with awards from NATAS,Digiday and Adweek. In addition, his directing and creative producing work on BuzzFeed and Purina's DEAR KITTEN has amassed over 200 million views and was turned into a Super Bowl commercial in 2015.
In 2102, Robertson was the second video hire under visionary Ze Frank at BuzzFeed Motion Pictures, where he was the founding member and lead of the company's branded video department. Since then, under Robertson's leadership, the division has seen massive growth. BuzzFeed's branded content has been recognized by the YouTube Ad Leaderboard for over 15+ separate branded campaigns, with Webby, Digiday, and many other honors.
Robertson has overseen the creative and physical production of more than 500 pieces of original content ranging from award winning TASTY sponsored short form recipe videos to Executive Producing long form scripted content like PUPPYHOOD which was listed as one of the 20 Most Viral Ads of 2015.
Job Titles:
- Assistant General Counsel
- Chief Privacy Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Jennie provides practical and strategic advice on a variety of day-to-day legal and business matters at Jukin. She is responsible for managing all aspects of Jukin's global intellectual property portfolio, as well as overseeing the company's data privacy initiative. Prior to Jukin, Jennie handled complex intellectual property matters in high-growth technology and consumer products industries.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- SVP, Streaming TV
Jill Goldfarb is responsible for all aspects of developing, managing and optimizing Jukin Media's linear programming strategy across its brands and partners. She is an experienced multi-platform and linear executive who began her career in storytelling at Good Morning America. Jill's prior roles include VP of Programming at the Discovery Channel and VP of Program Planning and Scheduling at FOX and ABC Family. Jill has a BA in Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Joe Moschella - Chief Legal Officer, EVP
Job Titles:
- EVP
- General Counsel
- Member of the Leadership Team
Joe manages Jukin Media's legal matters, business deals, and corporate operational issues. He is a former general counsel to a children's electronics manufacturer and media company, former counsel to a theatrical distribution company, and has a history of working with high-growth enterprises to maximize value and minimize risk. He has a BA in Political Science and a JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an MBA from Cornell University's Johnson School, where he was a Park Fellow.
Job Titles:
- Head of Sales
- Member of the Leadership Team
- SVP
John 'JT' Taranto is the SVP, Head of Sales at Jukin Media with 20+ years experience across the TV, OLV, Digital and Data landscape. He is responsible for helping Jukin Media build the East Coast market with a focus on clients and agencies. He is also working with select resellers to help us achieve inventory sellout.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Founder
- Member of the Leadership Team
Jonathan Skogmo is Founder and CEO of Jukin Media. He is executive producer of "World's Funniest" on FOX, "Now That's Funny!" on Channel 5 (UK), and the international TV series "Fail Army," which airs in more than 221 territories worldwide. Prior to Jukin, Skogmo produced shows on MTV, CMT, Discovery, and truTV.
As Founder and CEO of Jukin Media, Skogmo oversees all day-to-day operations of the company, including licensing, syndication, acquisitions, programming and production. The company receives more than one billion monthly views across digital platforms, and it licenses video content to premiere entertainment networks, publishers, brands and platforms throughout the world. Jukin Media has more than 120 employees, with operations in Los Angeles, New York and London.
Jonathan is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the Young Presidents' Organization, he's on the Board of Directors of AMCUP, and he holds a degree in Film and Television from Columbia College. He resides in Los Angeles.
Lee Essner - CEO, COO, President
Job Titles:
- Co - Chief Executive Officer
- COO
- Member of the Leadership Team
- President
As Co-Chief Executive Officer, Lee oversees strategy, product, legal, and finance for Jukin Media. Previously, Lee founded AccessDNA, served as COO of WeddingChannel.com, and served as EIR at Idealab, in addition to acting as advisor and mentor to more than 20 start-ups. A Bar Certified Attorney, Lee earned a BA in economics and business from UCLA and a JD from the University of Southern California Law School.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Matt is the Chief Financial Officer at Jukin Media. He specializes in strategy in Corporate Development with a focus on high-growth opportunities, growth strategy formation & execution, capital raise, and strategic analysis. Matt has a BS in Accounting and Finance from Brigham Young University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from UCLA.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Senior Director, Global Programmatic Lead
Motivated by his passion for strategy and innovation in media and ad tech, Mike Richter leads global programmatic monetization & revenue operations at Jukin Media as the Senior Director, Global Programmatic Lead. He is a driving force behind the strategy and revenue growth of Jukin Media's streaming TV brands (FailArmy, The Pet Collective, People Are Awesome, WeatherSpy, and more) and helped shape Jukin Media as a leader in streaming TV. A former hair stylist and makeup artist, Mike put down the shears to pursue a career in TV and digital media, beginning his journey from local TV ad sales to global programmatic leadership.
Prior to joining Jukin Media, Mike was the Director of Programmatic Revenue at Newsy, where he led initiatives to grow programmatic revenue across the company's CTV distribution. Prior to his time with Newsy, he held multiple roles at TEGNA. Originally starting at a local TV station in Charlotte, NC as an Account Executive, he helped local businesses grow and achieve new heights through the power of local advertising. He then joined the founding team of TEGNA's newest division, Premion, in NYC as Product Marketing Manager. He helped launch and monetize the company's new venture in local CTV advertising across more than sixty TV markets.
Mike has a BA in Business Management from East Carolina University. He is an avid traveler, a creative baker, a lover of arts & entertainment, always ready to try out the latest and greatest tech, and a proud dog dad to Finn!
Job Titles:
- Head of Marketing and Communications
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Senior Vice President
- SVP, Head of Marketing & Communications
Mike Skogmo is Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing and Communications at Jukin Media; he leads marketing, public relations, customer service, and graphic design for the Culver City-based digital media company. He holds a BA in History from the University of Kansas and a MA in Sports Management from California State University, Long Beach.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director of Content Acquisitions
- Director, Business Operations
Nick O'Gorman is the Director of Content Acquisitions and Operations. He manages the international Content Operations team that is responsible for video and metadata publishing on Jukin's owned and operated platforms, data optimization within Jukin's content management systems, and content distribution, overseeing delivery and managing distribution partner and vendor relationships. Nick has a Master of Communication Management degree from USC Annenberg and a BA in Media from Indiana University Bloomington.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Senior Director, Sales Strategy & Operations
Owen brings over a decade's worth of media, entertainment, and advertising experience to his role at Jukin. His role encompasses both client facing and internal initiatives and he is responsible for the overall operational smooth running of the Licensing division. He also oversees the Los Angeles, New York, and London based Account Management team, which is charged with ensuring exceptional client experiences to all of our partners and customers.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Head of Asia - Pacific
- Head of Asia Pacific for Jukin Media and Is Responsible
Ravi Pillai serves as Head of Asia Pacific for Jukin Media and is responsible for the overall business and organizational growth in the APAC region. He focuses on identifying opportunities and markets to replicate Jukin's successes and build new lines of business across various countries. Prior to Jukin, Ravi ran media sales globally for Storyful (Newscorp), and was responsible for 60% of the company's revenue while managing a global team across offices in New York, Dublin, London, Hong Kong and Sydney. Previously he has worked in the content distribution business as the former head of North America for Reliance/Adlabs, Head of Indian distribution for Warner Bros., and Head of Marketing for Saavn.com, India's biggest music app most recently valued at $1 Billion.
Job Titles:
- Head of Human Resources
- Member of the Leadership Team
William Costello is a former intelligence operations officer and he is an Army veteran turned writer & producer, media executive, entrepreneur and philanthropist. His experience includes building people infrastructure and operations that drive the business strategy for visionary entrepreneurs and innovative mission-driven organizations.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- VP, Strategic Accounts, Head of West & Midwest
As VP, Strategic Accounts, Head of West & Midwest, Zach and his team work with advertisers to build integrated, creative branded content and media solutions on Jukin's owned and operated social platforms - FailArmy, This Is Happening, People Are Awesome, and The Pet Collective. Prior to joining Jukin, Zach led integrated marketing and sales efforts at SheKnows Media, one of the world's largest lifestyle brands, and Unlockd, an innovative mobile ad tech solution. Zach has a degree in Marketing from Arizona State University (aka Harvard of the West).