Jenny Groom Takes Charge of MGM Alternative: What the Appointment Means

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Jenny Groom Becomes Head of MGM Alternative

Amazon MGM Studios is getting a new leader for its Alternative division in Jenny Groom. Groom is moving to Amazon, where she will become Head of MGM Alternative, according to reports from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline.

At Amazon, the position falls within the nonfiction division: according to Variety, Groom will report to Jenn Levy. Levy announced the appointment in a memo to employees.

BBC Studios and NBCUniversal Shaped Her Career

Groom is no stranger to the US entertainment industry. The Hollywood Reporter notes her move from BBC Studios and her long career at NBCUniversal.

According to Deadline, she was most recently EVP, Unscripted Development at BBC Studios. She therefore brings experience in developing unscripted entertainment formats, an area that plays a central role in MGM Alternative’s current lineup.

Taking Over the Role Held by Barry Poznick

According to Deadline, the role at MGM Alternative was previously held by Barry Poznick. Poznick left the position a year ago. This means that the role’s most recent organizational structure has already been in place for some time.

The available reports do not provide complete details about her exact start date. Deadline says only that Groom will begin “at the end.” The available sources also do not report on Groom’s salary or contract.

What this means for you: Amazon is consolidating responsibility for unscripted reality formats. While “Survivor,” “Shark Tank” and “The Voice” are already among the best-known titles, the new division leader will have a stronger say in how they evolve within MGM Alternative going forward.

The three sources have not yet published further details about Groom’s start or any possible organizational changes.

More for you

• Variety: Jenny Groom becomes Head of MGM Alternative
• The Hollywood Reporter: Amazon MGM Studios appoints Jenny Groom
• Deadline: Groom’s move to Amazon at a glance

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