Jason Cassidy has been named vice president of marketing at Miramax Films, responsible for marketing films in addition to helping develop the company's internet businesses. He will also serve as the liaison between his department andt he company's internet group.

Based in New York, Cassidy will report to David Brooks, executive vice president of marketing and new ventures.

Cassidy joins Miramax after five years at October Films and USA Films, most recently as director of marketing where he worked closely with Dennis Rice, who himself is now at Miramax as president of marketing.