Jimmy Fox Joins Fremantle as Exec VP of Unscripted Development and Sales, as Jayson Dinsmore Shifts Roles

variety.com:

Caroline Brew editor Jimmy Fox has joined Fremantle as executive vice president of unscripted development and sales for the company’s U.S.

operations, as Jayson Dinsmore shifts to a new role within Fremantle as consulting producer. Dinsmore, who had previously served as president, alternative programming and development for Fremantle in North America, will now oversee the “America’s Got Talent” brand, including the upcoming Season 19, which begins production next month.

Fox, meanwhile, will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin and oversee the company’s unscripted strategy and the development and sales of original series in the unscripted genre. “We are thrilled that Jimmy is joining Fremantle to lead our creative efforts in unscripted,” Mullin said in a statement. “The possibilities are endless with an inspired executive like Jimmy.

He is a highly regarded executive who offers a fresh creative vision, innovative ideas, and respected industry relationships.” Joining Fremantle from Religion of Sports as part of a strategic partnership, Fox will continue to provide executive producing services on Main Event Media’s existing slate of projects for ROS.