Barry Poznick Upped at MGM Worldwide TV Group

Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) Worldwide Television Group has promoted Barry Poznick to the role of president of unscripted and alternative television for MGM/Orion.

Under Poznick’s leadership in his newly created position, the studio is re-branding and expanding its unscripted group. He will continue to oversee MGM’s unscripted programming slate while adding oversight of sports entertainment, premium documentaries, true crime, podcasts, children’s programming and cost-effective scripted to his remit. His expanded role will also include being responsible for digital content such as MGM’s new partnership with the team at YouTube’s Brat, which focuses on YA scripted content.

Mark Burnett, MGM’s Worldwide Television Group chairman, said: “I’ve worked very closely with Barry Poznick for over 14 years. He is an extremely capable and well-liked television expert who has consistently delivered number one rated programs, series renewals and profits for the MGM Television group, making it one of the most successful growth divisions for the studio. His expanded responsibilities and promotion will continue that growth through creation, diversification and acquisition.”

Poznick added: “MGM Unscripted Television had an epic second & third quarter, with a record-breaking 18 series rating number-one, and I’m eager to capitalize on this momentum by bringing our production model to other genres. The goal is to meet viewers where they are watching, with a wide-range of content at reasonable price-points.”