Amazon MGM Studios Unscripted TV Chief Barry Poznick to Step Down Jennifer MaasNovember 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM 0 Amazon MGM Studios unscripted TV general manager Barry Poznick is exiting his current role with the company. In January, Poznick will begin a threeyear executive producer deal with the studio, following nearly a decade as head of MGM Alternative.
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Jennifer MaasNovember 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Amazon MGM Studios unscripted TV general manager Barry Poznick is exiting his current role with the company.
In January, Poznick will begin a three-year executive producer deal with the studio, following nearly a decade as head of MGM Alternative.
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Poznick will continue on as an executive producer on all of MGM's reality franchises, including, "The Voice," "Shark Tank," "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," "Real Housewives of Rhode Island," "The Real Housewives of Orange County," "Vanderpump Rules" and "American Gladiators," among others.
Poznick joined MGM in 2016 as president of alternative television under Mark Burnett, who was then worldwide television group chairman.
Following Amazon's acquisition of MGM in 2022, Poznick was named to his current general manager role. During his time leading unscripted at Amazon, Poznick developed new series, including "Are Your Smarter Than a Celebrity" hosted by Travis Kelce, "007: Road to a Million" with Brian Cox, and the upcoming "American Gladiators" reboot with The Miz & Rocsi Diaz.
See Amazon MGM Studios boss Peter Friedlander's memo to staff, obtained by Variety, announcing Poznick's exit and transition to a producing deal below.
I'm pleased to share some exciting news about Barry Poznick, who has served as Head of MGM Alternative for nearly a decade.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Barry will transition into a new, multi-year production deal with Amazon MGM Studios, serving as an Executive Producer overseeing the division's flagship franchises.
Barry joined MGM in 2016 and became an integral part of the Amazon team following our acquisition. Throughout his tenure, he has been a transformative force in unscripted entertainment with oversight on shows like The Voice, Survivor, Shark Tank, Real Housewives, On Patrol Live, 007: Road to a Million, and many more. His exceptional ability to both create and scale hit shows has been instrumental in consistently delivering compelling programming that resonates with audiences worldwide. His deep understanding of global formats and proven track record producing top-rated shows makes this transition a natural evolution of his celebrated career in entertainment.
I want to assure you that our strong leadership team remains intact in the MGM Unscripted organization. Lucilla D'Agostino and Kitty Gamble will continue to lead the creative development, Justin Dudek will continue to lead physical production, and Ryan Singer and Tony Borbagiovanni will continue in their roles, providing continuity in our creative vision and operational excellence.
We are delighted that Barry will maintain his relationship with Amazon through a producer deal, allowing us to continue our prosperous partnership.
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