Amazon MGM Studios Names Carina Walker Head Of YA
Amazon MGM Studios‘ Head of Global Television Peter Friedlander has filled the last senior scripted role on his team, Head of YA. Carina Walker, who had already had been working in the arena, has been named to the post. She will be reporting to Friedlander who just announced the promotion internally in a memo, which […]
Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Carina Walker as the Head of Young Adult (YA) content. Walker has been an integral part of the company for nearly ten years, contributing her expertise across drama, international, and most recently, the YA sector. Demonstrating her keen eye for talent and storytelling, she played a pivotal role in the creation of popular shows such as "Off Campus," "Every Year After," and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith."
The appointment of Walker as Head of YA is strategic, given the company's upcoming lineup of high-profile BookTok IPs and voice-driven talent. Global Television Head Peter Friedlander praised Walker's appointment in a memo to staff, remarking that her skills and connections make her the ideal person to spearhead this crucial division. Friedlander emphasized that this move completes the creative leadership team, which now includes heads for Comedy, Drama, Worldbuilding, Nonfiction, and Animation.
With this announcement, Friedlander outlined the team's mission: "This is the team that will define the next chapter of our storytelling." He invited staff to join in congratulating Walker and expressed his own enthusiasm for what lies ahead.
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