Amazon MGM Studios Shakeup: Jen Chambers to Exit, Kara Smith Promoted to Lead Drama

Amazon MGM Studios television head Peter Friedlander has promoted Kara Smith to head of drama. In addition, Friedlander will bring on new heads of comedy and young adult scripted TV as part of a restructuring that "prioritizes clarity and speed to nurture creativity." The trio round out the existing genre-based TV leadership team, which includes Blair Fetter as head of worldbuilding, Jenn Levy as head of nonfiction and Melissa Wolfe as head of animation. As a result of the changes, Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins will exit Amazon. Chambers oversaw the first look and . . .