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MGM Unscripted Chief Exits, Stays On For Hit Shows
25 Nov
Summary
- Barry Poznick is leaving his executive role at Amazon MGM Studios.
- He will continue as an executive producer for major franchises.
- Poznick has signed a new three-year production deal.
Barry Poznick is transitioning from his role as Head of Unscripted Programming at Amazon MGM Studios. Effective January 1, 2026, Poznick will move into a new three-year production deal with the studio, continuing his executive producer duties on several flagship unscripted franchises.
Since joining MGM in 2016, Poznick has been a pivotal figure in alternative programming, overseeing numerous successful series. His tenure included leading the company's acquisitions of Evolution Media and Big Fish Entertainment, and establishing an international production unit. Following Amazon's acquisition of MGM in 2022, he served as General Manager of Unscripted Television.
The studio assures that the unscripted leadership team remains intact, with key personnel continuing their roles in creative development and production. This strategic move allows Poznick to leverage his extensive experience in creating and scaling hit shows while maintaining continuity in the MGM Unscripted organization.
