Amazon MGM Studios Exec Carina Walker Named Head of YA

Carina Walker Named Head of YA at Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios has promoted executive Carina Walker head of YA, overseeing development for the burgeoning segment.

Amazon MGM Studios Exec Carina Walker Named Head of YA

New Amazon MGM Studios global TV head Peter Friedlander is continuing to round out his executive team, naming Carina Walker to head of YA. “Carina has a collective 9.5 years at Amazon where she’s worked across drama, international and most recently developed a deep understanding of the YA space,” Friedlander said in a memo to […]

Amazon MGM Studios Names Carina Walker YA Head

Amazon MGM Studios has named Carina Walker as its new Head of YA. Walker has worked at the company for nine and a half years, including in its drama and international divisions. The appointment comes as she has already been working in the YA space and has helped develop shows including “Off Campus,” “Every Year After,” and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” “With an upcoming slate of huge BookTok IP and voice-driven talent, Carina is the perfect choice to le…

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 you can read below. Walker, who has been at Amazon for almost a decade, joins Andy Weil, recently appointed as Head of Comedy, Kar…