Entertainment · November 4, 2026
Amazon MGM Studios Names Jenny Groom Head of MGM Alternative
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Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Jenny Groom as the new Head of MGM Alternative. Groom, who most recently served as Executive VP of Unscripted Development at BBC Studios and previously held a long-standing role at NBCUniversal, will join the studio at the end of November. Reporting to Jenn Levy, head of nonfiction at Amazon MGM Studios, Groom will oversee established franchises such as 'Survivor', 'Shark Tank', and 'The Voice', while also leading the development of new unscripted content for Prime Video and third-party platforms.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jenny Groom has been named Head of MGM Alternative at Amazon MGM Studios
- Groom will report to Jenn Levy, head of nonfiction at Amazon MGM Studios
- Groom will oversee unscripted titles including 'Survivor', 'Shark Tank', and 'The Voice'
- Groom previously held roles at BBC Studios and NBCUniversal
- Groom's responsibilities include developing new formats for Prime Video and third-party outlets
Reported by only some outlets
- Groom's title at BBC Studios was EVP, Unscripted Development
- Groom will start her new role at the end of November
- Groom is filling a role essentially previously held by Barry Poznick, who departed a year ago
Confirmed
- Jenny Groom named Head of MGM Alternative
- Groom reports to Jenn Levy
- Groom will oversee 'Survivor', 'Shark Tank', and 'The Voice'
- Appointment announced via internal memo on Wednesday
Reported
- Groom's role is essentially the one previously held by Barry Poznick (Deadline)
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