{
  "id": 2381037,
  "title": "MrBeast tapped a new studio leader after Corie Henson's departure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/mrbeast-tapped-a-new-studio-leader-after-corie-hensons-departure",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-21T13:17:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-new-studio-head-justin-killion-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MrBeast, the popular YouTuber whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has appointed Justin Killion as the new studio head to take over partly from the outgoing Corie Henson. Killion, who has a background in digital media, will be the interim head of MrBeast Studios, which oversees Donaldson's main channel and its gaming division. Henson departed in early August after a year in the role. Killion's responsibilities are narrower than Henson's, as they do not encompass Beast Games, the competition show MrBeast is producing with Amazon's Prime Video, or WatchTime Studios, a new unit focused on non-MrBeast-centric content. Killion operates out of Greenville, North Carolina, along with New York and Los Angeles, reporting to Jeff Housenbold, the CEO of Beast Industries, MrBeast's holding company. This interim position does not have a set end date. Killion's digital media expertise, stemming from his tenure at Complex Networks and his current role at Bright Bay Creative, contrasts with Henson's Hollywood background. The appointment of Killion follows similar hires with strong media credentials, indicating MrBeast's ambitions to establish itself as an entertainment giant akin to Disney. Beast Games, led by Tyler Conklin, co-creator, executive producer, and director of the show, remains under the leadership of Conklin. Adam Boorstin was recently appointed to lead WatchTime Studios, complementing Killion's appointment.",
  "summary": "Justin Killion was named interim head of Beast Channels, which encompasses YouTuber's Jimmy Donaldson's main channel as well as its gaming vertical.",
  "key_points": [
    "Justin Killion appointed as interim studio head at MrBeast Studios",
    "Killion's responsibilities exclude Beast Games and WatchTime Studios",
    "Killion brings digital media expertise to MrBeast's entertainment ambitions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}